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‘Damn Good Football Player’: Todd McShay Thrilled With Steelers’ Selection Of Derrick Harmon

Entering the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a significant need in the trenches defensively, specifically at defensive end opposite All-Pro Cameron Heyward.

Consider that hole filled, thanks to their selection of Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon at No. 21 overall Thursday night.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan stated during the post-selection press conference that they got their guy, and for longtime NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay, that’s exactly what happened as the Steelers landed a “damn good football player” who slots in perfectly next to Heyward.

“You know who Derrick Harmon tailored his game to, or studied to try to become a better football player with?