Derrick Harmon’s mother passed away shortly after the former Oregon defensive tackle was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tiffany Saine, who had a stroke in 2022 that left her paralyzed on her left side, was on life support Thursday night, Harmon told reporters after he was drafted.

The Steelers drafted Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon with the 21st overall pick. Harmon then went to the hospital to share the news with his mother, Tiffany Saine, who was on life support. The Steelers confirmed Friday night that Saine died shortly after Harmon arrived.

The Steelers selected Derrick Harmon 21st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. The moment was 'bittersweet' for him, as his mother was on life support.