US EditionMother of Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon dies after son's selection
- Pittsburgh selected defensive tackle Derrick Harmon in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, and his mother died Friday.
- His mother, Tiffany Saine, was on life support after suffering a stroke that occurred during his freshman year.
- Harmon visited his mother in the hospital to share the news of his selection before she passed away.
- Harmon stated his mother was "the reason why I am here," citing her resilience through medical issues.
- Her death occurred less than 24 hours after his first-round draft selection.
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Steelers 1st-round pick’s mother dies after selection
PITTSBURGH — When things got tough for Derrick Harmon during his college career at Michigan State and Oregon, the defensive tackle would gather strength from his mother, Tiffany Saine. “In the back of my head, from the beginning of my college career I (kept thinking) how can I (not) keep going if I’m tired? I’m injured? Whatever it is,” Harmon said. “Why (can’t) I keep going if she can get up and she keeps going after brain surgery. This is our …
Prayers Up! Steelers First-Round Pick Derrick Harmon Loses His Mom Hours After NFL Draft Selection
Derrick Harmon faced two life-changing moments just hours apart. On Thursday, April 24, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted him 21st overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. But while the world was cheering him on, Derrick was carrying a heavy heart. His mother, Tiffany Saine, was fighting for her life in the hospital on life support.RELATED: Listen! Nessa Diab Reveals Colin Kaepernick Is Applying Pressure And Still Eyeing That NFL Comeback!Derrick Harmon Los…
NFL Draft Pick Derrick Harmon’s Mom Dies Shortly After He Joins Pittsburgh Steelers
Hours after Oregon football alum Derrick Harmon was drafted into the NFL by the Pittsburgh Steelers, his mom Tiffany Saine—who was on life support at the time—died, according to the team.
Derrick Harmon's mom dies shortly after he's a first-round pick
The 2025 NFL draft was both memorable and devastating for Derrick Harmon. The standout Oregon defensive tackle was chosen in the first round (21st overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night while his mother Tiffany Saine was on life…
Derrick Harmon’s mom dies shortly after he’s a first-round pick
The 2025 NFL draft was both memorable and devastating for Derrick Harmon. The standout Oregon defensive tackle was chosen in the first round (21st overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night while his mother Tiffany Saine was on life support in a Detroit hospital. He went to the hospital shortly after being drafted to break the draft news to his mom. On Friday, it was announced Saine died shortly after receiving the news. Saine sustain…
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