The first Oregon Ducks football practice is finished and Oregon coach Dan Lanning is impressed by Michigan State transfer Derrick Harmon, who is seamlessly integrating into the program.
“I’ve been really impressed with how quickly he’s picked up what we do and how well he’s able to execute that, you know, he’s, he’s been a good veteran presence for that group,” said Lanning Wednesday after the
Michigan State Spartans defensive tackle Derrick Harmon sacks Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud during second half action at Spartan Stadium Saturday, October 8, 2022. Msuosu 100822 Kd 0014379 / Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORKHarmon’s size and strength will give Oregon’s defensive line a significant advantage in shedding blocks and creating havoc in the backfield, disrupting opposing offenses.
Last season as a redshirt sophomore, Harmon recorded a career-high 40 tackles, the most among Michigan State defensive linemen. He also had a career-high 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks while playing 475 snaps, the most of all Spartan interior defensive linemen. Michigan State's Derrick Harmon, right, tackles Nebraska's Emmett Johnson during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORKback in December after Michigan State had a change in its coaching staff. He elected to withdraw his name from the portal to test the waters under new Spartans coach Jonathan Smith before re-entering the portal in April.. Harmon was the No.
“You got three coaches that had something to do with the D-line in their past,” said Harmon. “You don’t get too much of that at other universities.”Oregon defensive line coach Tony Tuioti calls to players during a practice with the Ducks Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. Sports Oregon Footballspring Practice / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK
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