NFL Draft Pick's Joy Turns to Grief After Mother's Death
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Steelers' first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, passed away hours after he was selected. Saine had undergone multiple brain surgeries and a stroke in recent years, serving as a constant source of inspiration for Harmon throughout his college football career at Michigan State and Oregon. Harmon described the moment as bittersweet, celebrating his achievement while grieving his mother's death. The Steelers organization offered their condolences and support to Harmon.
Steelers' first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon's mother, Tiffany Saine, passed away hours after he was selected. Saine had undergone multiple brain surgeries and a stroke in recent years, serving as a constant source of inspiration for Harmon throughout his college football career at Michigan State and Oregon. Harmon described the moment as bittersweet, celebrating his achievement while grieving his mother's death. The Steelers organization offered their condolences and support to Harmon.
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