A late-summer MCL sprain won’t slow down Pittsburgh Steelers DL Derrick Harmon’s rookie year. ESPN analyst and analytics junkie Seth Walder offered a bold prediction, believing Harmon will overcome his preseason injury to dominate once he takes the field.
“Harmon will lead all rookie defensive tackles in sacks. He was the fifth DT selected, but my prospect sack model liked him the best, and he’s in a fantastic situation, playing alongside Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and Heyward.”
In fairness, Walder’s prediction is relatively narrow – rookie defensive tackle leading in sacks. But the 2025 draft class was strong along the interior defensive line and Harmon has healthy competition.