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.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon and explains why he believes the DT is a perfect fit in Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Thursday. Harmon's name was called at No. 21 overall. Here's everything to know about the team's newest rookie.