The offseason has officially started for the Oregon Ducks, and although this typically indicates new players transferring in, it also signifies players leaving. On Monday, Derrick Harmon, a standout defensive tackle for the Ducks, shared on Instagram that he is entering his name for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Harmon moved to Oregon from the Michigan State Spartans last April, becoming one of the most influential players on this season’s Ducks defense. As a redshirt junior, Harmon had the option to come back for another year in Eugene, but he believed his draft position was strong enough to enter the NFL this year.
The 2024 season marked the pinnacle of Harmon’s career. He concluded the year with 45 tackles, 11 TFLs, five sacks, and 4 PBUs. He additionally caused two fumbles and retrieved two fumbles.
Harmon, a 3-star recruit from Detroit, exceeded all outside expectations throughout his college career. In the 2021 class, Harmon was positioned as the 24th player in Michigan. After four years, he has become one of the leading defensive players available for the NFL Draft.
Harmon spent three seasons at Michigan State before moving to Oregon in 2024. In East Lansing, he recorded 71 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks throughout his career. Those are impressive figures, but Harmon’s draft status significantly increased during his time at Oregon.
It’s still a bit early in the draft process to have a definite understanding of which round Harmon will be picked in, particularly since it was uncertain until Monday if he would even declare for the draft. Certain mock drafts, such as this one from the Athletic, anticipate Harmon as a first-round prospect, whereas others consider him a day two selection.
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