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Projected 1st-round picks Omarion Hampton, Derrick Harmon hosted by Steelers

Chris Adamski
| Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:24 a.m.
Chaz Palla | TribLive
Omarion Hampton runs for a carry while playing for North Carolina in a 2023 game against Pitt at Acrisure Stadium. Hampton, a projected first-round pick, was hosted for an official draft visit by the Steelers on Wednesday.

A pair of players at positions of need who are expected to be selected in the vicinity of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick were hosted by the team for official draft visits Wednesday.

Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon and North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton were joined by late-round running back prospect Ollie Gordon II as guests of the Steelers at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

The Steelers are expected to consider defensive line and running back during the early portions of the April 24-26 draft. At their current first-round spot, No. 21 overall, both Harmon and/or Hampton are potential targets.

Oregon IDL Derrick Harmon could be a BEAST in the NFL ????

- Most pressures by a DT (55)- 2nd in pressure rate by a DT (10.7%)- 10.5 Tackles for loss

Where do you see him drafted? pic.twitter.com/g0f0RymHlq

— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) February 17, 2025

Harmon (6-foot-4, 313 pounds) was a second-team AP All-America selection last season, his first at Oregon after three years at Michigan State. Harmon helped the Ducks to an undefeated regular season and Big Ten title by way of 10 1/2 tackles for loss, five sacks, four batted-down balls and two forced fumbles.

The 6-foot, 221-pound Hampton was a two-time second-team AP All American for North Carolina. He combined for 3,164 rushing yards and 30 rushing touchdowns the past two seasons, averaging 5.9 yards per carry.

Omarion Hampton's power & build paired with his accel + change of pace. He'll turn busted plays into positives

His draft projections have been sporadic, but it's hard to not see the day one plus-value he'll add to a backfield pic.twitter.com/teaplnVav2

— Football Digest (@FoootballDigest) April 6, 2025

After Najee Harris left via free agency, if the Steelers elect to select RB reinforcements in the later rounds, Oklahoma State’s Gordon (6-1, 226) is an option. He led the nation in rushing in 2023 with 1,732 yards while totaling 2,062 yards from scrimmage and 22 touchdowns.

Last season, though, Gordon’s production dropped off significantly: 880 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. Gordon’s size and style could lend him to be more of an early-down complement to incumbent Steelers back Jaylen Warren.

Be careful trading those 25 1sts ????

Playing as a 19 year old sophomore, OG

????1,732 rushing yards????22 total touchdowns???? 39 receptions

At 6’2 216 w 4.45 speed Ollie Gordon along w the 25 class is gonna flipThe RB landscape on its head for dynastypic.twitter.com/xrYvYpf3zV https://t.co/I8AVme3Ct9

— Dynasty Dad (@DynastyDadFF) May 18, 2024

Each team is permitted up to 30 official visits, not including exemptions for local prospects.


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