Derrick Harmon’s mother passes away after draft

[KingBoots8]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-first-round-pick-derrick-harmons-mother-dies-shortly-after-he-was-drafted/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6HJwiYJMvQU9MFYUi6-esuDJRjaOaOLsVYUtlCq4KQP7e6ukK40ZVIyR90FA_aem_p0HOOKaWM22RYty2qkeyQA
 

 

tl:dr - his mom was on life support and made it long enough to hear her son get his name called. He had been supporting her partially with his NIL money.

 

I would have loved him at 30, and hearing more about his story makes me like him even more. What a sad day, but incredible that he got to share that moment with her before she passed. Rest easy- your son is going to make you proud

[jkeerie]

I posted this in the draft thread earlier...but I think it deserves its own attention.  So sad.  This kid is going to be playing for his Mom moving forward.

[Simon]

1 minute ago, KingBoots8 said:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-first-round-pick-derrick-harmons-mother-dies-shortly-after-he-was-drafted/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6HJwiYJMvQU9MFYUi6-esuDJRjaOaOLsVYUtlCq4KQP7e6ukK40ZVIyR90FA_aem_p0HOOKaWM22RYty2qkeyQA
 

 

tl:dr - his mom was on life support and made it long enough to hear her son get his name called. He had been supporting her partially with his NIL money.

 

I would have loved him at 30, and hearing more about his story makes me like him even more. What a sad day, but incredible that he got to share that moment with her before she passed. Rest easy- your son is going to make you proud

 

He was one of the few guys that I was interested in seeing the Bills trade up into the early 20's for.

Should be a fine replacement for Cam Heyward soon.

Good work and god bless, mama 🫶

[H2o]

One of the greatest moments of his life,  followed by one of the deepest sorrows one could experience. Prayers for the young man and may his mother RIP. 

[Wizard]

He was one of the five (5) guys I was hoping Bills would get with their pick at 30.

 

1. Grant

2. Harmon

3. Golden

4. Embuka

5. Amos

 

Good football player, great character, and an emotional story.

 

Thoughts to him and his family. Steelers getting a solid player.

Edited 12 hours ago by Wizard

[SoonerBillsFan]

Damn. Prayers for the kid and his family 

[BigPappaPump]

Such an emotional roller coaster. A lot for a young man to go through at such a young age. 

[TheBrownBear]

Very sad.  What a bittersweet day for the guy.

[Kirby Jackson]

So horrible. May she rest in peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Edited 12 hours ago by Kirby Jackson

[Alphadawg7]

1 hour ago, KingBoots8 said:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-first-round-pick-derrick-harmons-mother-dies-shortly-after-he-was-drafted/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6HJwiYJMvQU9MFYUi6-esuDJRjaOaOLsVYUtlCq4KQP7e6ukK40ZVIyR90FA_aem_p0HOOKaWM22RYty2qkeyQA
 

 

tl:dr - his mom was on life support and made it long enough to hear her son get his name called. He had been supporting her partially with his NIL money.

 

I would have loved him at 30, and hearing more about his story makes me like him even more. What a sad day, but incredible that he got to share that moment with her before she passed. Rest easy- your son is going to make you proud

 

Being a dad makes this stuff hit different now...not gonna lie actually got choked up a little bit just reading this story out loud to my wife.  Its like sad yet uplifting all at the same time.  

 

[gomper]

Life can be so ironic. If you're old enough, you know it's true. Wish this kid the best of careers. 

[BuffaloBill]

4 hours ago, H2o said:

One of the greatest moments of his life,  followed by one of the deepest sorrows one could experience. Prayers for the young man and may his mother RIP. 

Well said.