2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Oregon DL Derrick Harmon

The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports on all of the top prospects at every position in this year's class.

Here's everything you need to know about Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon heading into the 2025 draft:

Vitals

Height: 6-4

Weight: 313

Age: 21

Strengths

Harmon’s measurements jump off both the page and the screen, with his towering frame and impressive length giving him a fantastic physical base to work with in the defensive trenches. He’s a powerful force at the point of attack, using his strength and wingspan to keep blockers away from his body and toss them aside on his way to the ball-carrier. He’s explosive off the snap, gaining quick entry into the backfield as both a pass rusher and a run defender, with strong playmaking instincts when the ball gets anywhere near him. He’s proven the ability to win with multiple initial pass-rushing moves, giving him a technical advantage that helps maximize his physical tools.

Weaknesses

He’s an aggressive defender who loves to locate the ball and chase quickly, but Harmon will need to develop some patience as a run defender, as he can over-pursue or cut quickly into the wrong gap just trying to get upfield as quickly as possible. While Harmon has ideal size and length for the position, he’s still learning how to use his hands effectively, as inconsistent placement and technique can cancel out his best physical tools and allow more refined opponents to get into his pads and drive him away from the ball.

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Final Analysis

A transfer from Michigan State, Harmon was among the fastest-rising prospects in this class thanks to a dominant 2024 campaign for the Ducks. His physical profile and aggressive, competitive playing style should give him a ton of upside in any scheme at the next level, and some technical improvements could help him unlock All-Pro potential against both the run and pass.

Current Projection: 1st Round