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Derrick Harmon Says Pittsburgh ‘Felt Like Home’ During His Pre-Draft Visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed a serious need along their defensive line in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft Thursday night by selecting Oregon DL Derrick Harmon with the 21st overall pick. It’s a good fit for the Steelers, adding a player who models his game after Cameron Heyward. It’s also a good fit for Harmon, who said Pittsburgh “felt like home” when he came in for a pre-draft visit.

“Just sitting down with Coach Mike [Tomlin] man, he was a great guy as far as a football coach and a person. Very relatable, just to talk to on the football side and on the personal side.