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Tragic Loss for NFL Prospect Derrick Harmon Following Draft Selection

Derrick Harmon was drafted by the Steelers shortly before his mother, Tiffany Saine, passed away after years of health struggles.

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The day commissioner Roger Goodell called his name as the newest member of the NFL will always carry mixed emotions for Derrick Harmon.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft pick loses mother hours after being selected
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Harmon was visibly emotional as he was picked, and the ESPN broadcast showed a video in which the defensive tackle spoke about his mother’s health issues and paid tribute to the positive effect she had on his life.
Derrick Harmon’s mother dies shortly after learning son selected in NFL draft
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Harmon will face the difficult task of trying to do the same, though he won’t do it alone.
Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, dies shortly after his selection
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Updated: Apr 25th, 2025, 10:28 PM ET

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Derrick Harmon, 21, was selected 21st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL Draft. Tragically, hours later, his mother, Tiffany Saine, passed away after a long battle with health issues, including multiple brain surgeries and a stroke. Harmon cited his mother as a driving force behind his success. The Steelers organization expressed their condolences and support for Harmon during this difficult time, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of his achievement without his mother present to witness it.

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