Thu May 22 10:20:00 UTC 2025: **Steelers Rookie Eager to Face Ravens’ Derrick Henry; PFF Praises Henry’s Performance**
Baltimore, MD – Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon is already looking forward to battling Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, citing the newly extended running back as the player he’s most excited to face. The Steelers drafted Harmon 21st overall and will face Henry, who rushed for 413 yards and three touchdowns against the Steelers last season, at least twice each season.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) recently ranked Henry as the top player over 30, noting his outstanding 2024 season where he led the league in rushing grade (93.5) and forced 89 missed tackles. PFF’s Dalton Wasserman wrote that “Until there’s clear evidence of decline, Henry and Lamar Jackson will remain the NFL’s most dangerous backfield duo.”
In other Ravens news, tight end Mark Andrews was ranked 15th in the same PFF list. ESPN projects rookie safety Malaki Starks to lead all rookies in tackles and be the rookie co-leader in interceptions. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was ranked as the third best quarterback by PFF.
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