The difference with and without first-round rookie DT Derrick Harmon on the field has been obvious for the Pittsburgh Steelers this year. With him, the Steelers have allowed just 87.9 rushing yards per game. Without him, that number nearly doubles to 165.6. The sample size is now sufficient to draw meaningful conclusions.
So what’s the deal, does the tape really back that up? Unequivocally, yes. This play is a strong tone-setter for the rest of the film room. Going against two-time All-Pro OT Penei Sewell, Harmon soundly won the rep. He had violence behind his punch and then snatched Sewell to the ground.