First-round pick Derrick Harmon is continuing to make an impact on the Steelers’ defense.

The rookie defensive tackle out of Oregon didn’t make his NFL debut until Week 3 following a knee injury during the preseason. The Steelers haven’t lost since.

Harmon earned a sack of Drake Maye in his NFL debut against New England. Pittsburgh’s run defense has been noticeably better with Harmon a part of their front.

The Jets (182) and Seahawks (117) combined for 299 yards rushing in the first two games, as many as the Ravens had in the 2024 wild card round.

Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin has been impressed by Harmon’s growth and development.

“What I’ve seen is a guy who is exactly what we thought he was when we drafted him. He’s a really good pass rusher,” Austin told the media Tuesday. “He

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