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Steelers Draft Oregon Star Derrick Harmon to Boost Defense

4/25/2025

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing Oregon's standout defensive tackle Derrick Harmon with the 21st pick. After a stellar final season at Oregon, where he racked up 45 tackles and five sacks, Harmon is determined to bolster the Steelers' run defense and help them bounce back from a tough playoff defeat against the Ravens.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move in the 2025 NFL Draft, choosing Oregon's standout defensive tackle Derrick Harmon with the 21st pick. After a stellar final season at Oregon, where he racked up 45 tackles and five sacks, Harmon is determined to bolster the Steelers' run defense and help them bounce back from a tough playoff defeat against the Ravens.