Overview

• Derrick Harmon, drafted 21st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers, visited his mother, Tiffany Saine, in a Detroit hospital after the announcement.
• Tiffany Saine, who had been on life support following years of health struggles, passed away shortly after learning of her son's NFL selection.
• Harmon has frequently credited his mother’s resilience through eight brain surgeries and a 2022 stroke as his inspiration to succeed.
• Using NIL earnings during college, Harmon supported his mother, including purchasing a wheelchair-accessible van to improve her mobility.
• Steelers President Art Rooney II issued a public statement offering condolences and pledging organizational support for Harmon and his family.