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Payton Wilson Praises Derrick Harmon: ‘Wouldn’t Be Able To Tell He’s A Rookie’

Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon will make his NFL debut tomorrow night, but his teammates already know what he brings. Pittsburgh wasted no time installing the rookie into the starting lineup, and he integrated himself seamlessly, or so it seems. Count second-year ILB Payton Wilson among those impressed with what he brings—including a polish belying his lack of experience.

“We have a very, very big D-line, if you can’t tell. Especially Yahya [Black]; he’s like that scoreboard up there”, Wilson said, via the Steelers’ website. “But they’ve been amazing, especially the young guys, the way they came in.