Derrick Harmon of Steelers
Mom dies after the draft of the NFL
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Absolutely heartbreaking – Pittsburgh Steelers First -Reinder DERRICK HARMONThe mother died … Shortly after the former Oregon star visited him at the hospital to share the news that he was selected with the 21st choice in total in the NFL draft.
Harmon's mom, Healthy Tiffanysuffered a stroke when he was a first -year student in the state of Michigan … who left him paralyzed on the left side of his body.
Before the draft, Harmon said that his mother had undergone about eight brain surgeries during his childhood … and his resilience was what inspired him to date.
The draft evening was “bit bitter” for him, however … As if he were delighted to join his first professional team, his mother was in the hospital in terms of life support.
Derrick Harmon's journey to become the 21st choice in total by the Steelers was motivated by the force of his mother Tiffany ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rn4p5tavqq
– ESPN (@espn) April 25, 2025
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Once he finished answering journalists' questions, he said he was rushing to the hospital to tell him that he was Steeler … and tragically, she spent shortly after.
Harmon loved his mother … and even used part of his Nile Deal money to buy a wheelchair accessible van to help him.
The Steelers and the entire NFL community have since sent their condolences to the Harmon family.
