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Steelers 1st-round pick Harmon balancing joy of being a pro with grief over the passing of his mom

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Steelers Rookie Camp Football

Pittsburgh Steelers first round draft pick Derrick Harmon (99) works a drill during the NFL football team's rookie camp in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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WILL GRAVES

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derrick Harmon showed up for work on Friday, eager to get his NFL career started while still coming to terms with the death of his mother Tiffany Saine, who passed shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers selected the defensive tackle from Oregon with the 21st overall pick in last month's draft.