The Pittsburgh Steelers landed Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, bypassing other players such as Shedeur Sanders and Matthew Golden.
Harmon was the fourth defensive tackle selected, but the Steelers had him rated significantly higher than many teams in the league. Pittsburgh said Harmon had ‘Steelers-DNA’ that attracted them to him on tape.
“He has Steelers DNA. For us, it starts inside and up front, and this is a guy that’s capable of dominating that space versus the run and the pass.So we’re really excited about having him,” head coach Mike Tomlin said.
The Steelers are excited to work Harmon in with Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton.
Here is what the national media is saying about the Steelers’ selection of Harmon.
Why the Steelers passed on Shedeur Sanders for Derrick Harmon, and what might come next — The Athletic
Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Derrick Harmon Over Shedeur Sanders: 5 Facts About Disruptive Lineman — Sports Illustrated
Who is Derrick Harmon, the Steelers’ first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? – CBS
Oregon defensive tackle selected by Pittsburgh Steelers with No. 21 pick in NFL draft — OregonLive
Steelers pass on QBs, take Harmon with 21st pick in NFL draft — ESPN
2025 NFL Draft: Derrick Harmon says one Steelers quality is ‘what he always wanted’ — Yahoo Sports
Steelers Got Exactly What They Wanted in NFL Draft — Sports Illustrated
Derrick Harmon NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Pittsburgh Steelers DL — Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Steelers believe first-round pick Derrick Harmon is perfect fit: ‘He has Steeler DNA’ — PennLive
Pittsburgh Steelers’ new star player reacts to team’s first-round pick: ‘I’m loving it’ — PennLive
