Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon called Thursday night "bittersweet" as his mother was unable to be by his side when the Pittsburgh Steelers picked him 21st overall in the 2025 NFL draft. The former Oregon player told reporters his mom is on life support and that he intended to go to the hospital to inform her he was drafted.

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away from the first round of the 2025 NFL draft with Oregon Ducks' standout defensive lineman Derrick Harmon. While he is an excellent pick who will thrive being coached by Mike Tomlin and the Steelers' coaching staff, the team did not bring in a new quarterback.