The Pittsburgh Steelers spent a first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on DL Derrick Harmon, and so far, the early returns have been promising. On The Snap Count podcast, former Steelers QB Charlie Batch and OL Trai Essex discussed what they’ve seen out of Harmon in training camp. Batch said Harmon’s been like a “sponge” learning from DL Cameron Heyward, while Essex said the variety of pass rush moves Harmon has shown has him looking like a veteran.
“Just seeing him working 1-on-1 pass rush, he looks like a veteran already with his multitude of moves, He wasn’t just bull-rushing, which as offensive linemen, we can’t stand when you’re just bull rushing in pass pro.