Former Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon went in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Harmon with the No. 21 overall pick.
But shortly afterwards, a devastating family tragedy struck for Harmon. Later in the day, Harmon’s mother, Tiffany Saine, who had been on life support following a stroke, died after a lengthy battle.
Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Saine died shortly after Harmon arrived at the hospital and personally told her that he had been drafted into the NFL.
Steelers president Art Rooney II released a statement about the tragic news on Friday, expressing condolences to Harmon and offering the organization’s full support.
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