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Steelers rookie earns passing grade for preseason Week 1 performance
Steelers rookie earns passing grade for preseason Week 1 performance originally appeared on The Sporting News After months of waiting to see the Steelers back on the field, fans were treated to a preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend. The Steelers escaped Jacksonville with a 31-25 win. Of course, wins and losses don't matter in the preseason, but it's always nice to see a notch in the win column regardless. More importantly, several young players had solid performances in the opener. Wide receiver Max Hurleman, defensive back D'Shawn Jamison, and quarterback Skylar Thompson were among the biggest winners for the Steelers, as those three players helped their case to make the roster. One player who will undoubtedly make the roster no matter what is first-round pick Derrick Harmon. Harmon was selected by the Steelers with the No. 21 pick in the 2025 draft, and the expectation is that the Oregon product will make an impact immediately. Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports recently graded the performance of each first round pick in preseason Week 1. Harmon received a "B-" grade from Trapasso after collecting two pressures in 22 pass-rushing snaps. Regarding Harmon's debut, Trapasso offered the following: No tackles for the Steelers rookie defensive lineman in his first preseason game. But he was drafted to mostly get after the quarterback, and he disrupted twice on 22 pass-rushing snaps. While that may seem like a low rate, if you're anywhere around 10% in the NFL as an interior rusher you're really doing something right. As Trapasso mentioned, Harmon didn't exactly light up the stat sheet. The first-rounder didn't collect a tackle, but he got after the passer a couple times and that's what he was drafted to do. Sure, it would have been nice to see Harmon get a couple tackles or a sack, but it was his first game experience in the NFL. Harmon will likely get some more snaps in the next two preseason games as the team looks to get him geared up for the regular season. As it currently stands, Harmon is slated to start on the defensive line alongside Keeanu Benton and Cameron Heyward. This means that the rookie will have some solid veteran mentors to learn behind as gets accustomed to the NFL. In college, Harmon had no problem filling up the stat sheet. In 2024, Harmon racked up 45 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and five sacks. If the Steelers can get more pass rush from the interior with Harmon, the rookie could be one of the steals of the first round.
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02-07-2025
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Jalen Ramsey Makes Decision On Steelers Jersey Number
Jalen Ramsey Makes Decision On Steelers Jersey Number originally appeared on The Spun. Newly acquired Pittsburgh Steelers corner Jalen Ramsey appears to have made a decision on the number he'll don for the black and gold. Advertisement After being traded to Pittsburgh from the Miami Dolphins on Monday, the seven-time Pro Bowler took to social media to give fans their first look at his new Steelers jersey which has a familiar digit on the back. Ramsey's No. 5 number previously belonged to fellow cornerback D'Shawn Jamison who spent last season on the Steelers' practice squad but never never saw game action. The three-time All-Pro has worn that number in each of the last four seasons starting with his initial jersey change back in 2021. Prior to that the former fifth overall pick rocked No. 20 as a member of the Jags and his first couple years in LA. Advertisement Ramsey likely would've made the switch earlier if he entered the league before its less strict jersey number policy because at Florida State he also kept it to single digits by wearing the No. 8. While some feel he may not be the player he once was, J-Ram is still one of the most decorated defensive backs of his generation with accolades that will give him a decent shot at landing in Canton someday. Oct 29, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) reacts against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images With Minkah Fitzpatrick leaving on the other side of the trade, it's possible Ramsey also sees some snaps at safety in 2025. The former Super Bowl champ is due $26.6 million from the Steelers next season with the Dolphins paying the other $7 million they owed him on his current deal. Advertisement Related: Taylor Fritz's Girlfriend Turning Heads At Wimbledon Monday Jalen Ramsey Makes Decision On Steelers Jersey Number first appeared on The Spun on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
