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Former Oregon DT Derrick Harmon drafted 21st overall by Steelers

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was the first former Oregon player to come off the board on Thursday as Harmon was selected 21st overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL Draft.

It’s the sixth straight year the Ducks have had a first round pick.

The Detroit, Michigan native was a second-team AP All-American for the Ducks last season and finished the year with 10.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.

Harmon started flying up draft boards after the NFL Combine in February, where he was graded as the fourth-best player at his position.

“Harmon is wide, long and naturally powerful at the point of attack. He can create traffic jams inside as a two-gapper or stunt and power his way into the backfield. He’s unlikely to be a primary sack man, but he can be part of a swarm unit that batters the pocket. He’s high-cut and tight-hipped, which limits his agility and reactive athleticism to finish. Harmon can play up and down the line in both odd and even fronts. He will bring an instant dose of stinginess and toughness to any defense he joins,” according to NFL analyst Lance Zierlein.

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