To say that Derrick Harmon’s draft night was an emotional moment would be an understatement. The joy of officially making the NFL, the 21st overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The heartbreak of his mother on life support at a nearby hospital, passing hours after Harmon told her news he’d been drafted.
Harmon’s night was captured in a video shared by his YouTube channel, recapping the 36 hours leading up to getting the call from Pittsburgh.
His day started like most other likely first-round selections. A haircut, a new wardrobe, and hanging out with friends and family in his hometown of Detroit.