Pittsburgh Steelers fans were expecting to see Joey Porter Jr. as their first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL draft, but to everyone’s surprise, Porter Jr. went undrafted (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review). This led to rumors that Porter Jr. might slip into the second round of the draft and possibly even become a New York Giants draft pick (Big Blue View).
Porter Jr.’s NFL prospects were initially high, with CBS Sports ranking him among the top defensive backs available (CBS Sports). However, despite his NFL legacy (Porter Jr.’s father, Joey Porter, played for the Pittsburgh Steelers), some teams may have been wary of his history of injury, as well as concerns about his speed and agility (Sports Illustrated).
Porter Jr., who played cornerback for Penn State, is known for his aggressive style of play and for being a leader on the field (247 Sports). He has also been very vocal about his desire to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his wish was fulfilled when the team traded up to add him to their roster in the second round of the draft (Steeler Nation).
The Steelers’ selection of Porter Jr. is being lauded as a home run choice, with experts saying the team got a talented player who may have been overlooked due to injury concerns (Steelers Depot). The young cornerback is now gearing up to play for his father’s former team, and Steelers fans are excited to see what the future holds for this promising player (Sports Illustrated).
