Oregon DT Derrick Harmon Mother Passes Away Following Being Drafted By Pittsburgh Steelers [VIDEO]

The 2025 NFL draft was a bitter sweet day for Oregon defensive tackle, Derrick Harmon, after his dream became true when he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, only to have his mother pass away soon after.

Derrick Harmon’s mother, Tiffany Saine, died shortly after he was drafted.  Tiffany Saine underwent several brain surgeries prior to having a stroke in 2022 that left her paralyzed on her left side, was on life support.  Sadly Tiffany Saine passed away after Derrick Harmon went to the hospital in Detroit to tell her he was drafted.

Derrick Harmon said even with his mothers health issues she always worked as hard as him, and made sure he always got to practice.

Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement:

“On behalf of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization, I extend our deepest condolences to Derrick Harmon and his family during this difficult time,” …“Through we are excite to select Derrick in the first round of the NFL Draft, our hears are heavy as we mourn the death of his mother, Tiffany Saine. We will support Derrick and his family however we can as he navigates this period of grief. In times like this, we hope Derrick finds comfort int he love and support from the organization and Steele fans around the world. Our thought and prayer will continue top be with Derrick’s entire family.”

Let’s keep this young man uplifted in our prayers.

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