As he progressed through his rookie season in 2023, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. did something that very few Steelers cornerbacks have done at any point, let alone in their rookie seasons, by shadowing the top receivers of opposing teams, regardless of where they lined up on the field.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wants to prove this season that he’s the best cornerback in the NFL. He’ll have a talented supporting cast around him in the secondary with Donte Jackson, Cam Sutton, DeShon Elliott and All-Pro Minkah Fitzpatrick.
The Steelers’ star likes where the unit is going The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the finest cornerbacks in the NFL in Joey Porter Jr. The second-year star is primed to take another step forward after already proving to be one of the best in the NFL at his position.
Porter Jr. discussed going up against Pickens in camp.
To this point, it's hard to find criticisms for Joey Porter Jr. when analyzing his rookie season. No one is saying he's the best corner in the league
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. doesn't believe he'll be the only player in Pittsburgh's secondary to take his play to another level this season.
George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. had fierce battles at training camp last year, and Porter expects that to occur again this summer at Saint Vincent College.
The star cornerback looks forward to the competition The Pittsburgh Steelers have young stars on both sides of the ball, and few if any shine brighter than wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
By all accounts, Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. had an excellent rookie season. Holding his own against every opposing team's best WR, if not shutting them down entirely, Peezy Jr.
The rising star earned high praise Joey Porter Jr emerged as a rising superstar for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie in 2023. Amongst all cornerbacks with at least 100 coverage snaps, Porter ranked third in lowest reception percentage, per PFF, and he’s getting recognized for his stellar play.
Despite not starting the whole season, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. turned heads during his rookie campaign in 2023. Porter allowed a completion on just 47.4% of his targets in 2023, which was the lowest among all cornerbacks with 50+ targets, according to Pro Football Focus.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ sixth-round selection Ryan Watts confirmed at OTAs last week that he”s been getting reps at multiple positions on defense. Watts could be a Swiss Army Knife on the Steelers’ defense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Joey Porter Jr. is the son of former NFL veteran Joey Porter, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, eight of those with the Steelers.
Going from the Carolina Panthers to the Pittsburgh Steelers is one of the most substantial culture shocks in the NFL, at least in 2024. Donte Jackson is doing just that, however, and since arriving for OTAs, he has repeatedly expressed how thankful he is to join Pittsburgh.
Here's why Pittsburgh will finally win a playoff game and maybe even be a dark horse Super Bowl contender in 2024.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. was one of the best rookie defenders during the 2023 NFL season. He was a finalist for the AP Defensive Rookie Of The Year Award, which ultimately was given to Will Anderson.
To play CB in the NFL, you have to have unwavering confidence. Some might even call the confidence irrational, especially when looking at the comments that Joey Porter Jr.
Steelers cornerback Jerry Porter Jr. believes he's the top defensive back in the NFL. The 23-year-old shared his thoughts with Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
Joey Porter Jr doesn’t have a problem with confidence, especially in his abilities. Just ask the second-year Steelers DB. Who is the best cornerback in the NFL?
Playing cornerback in the NFL is fundamentally about mindset, so rising to the top of the position requires not only a unique set of physical tools, and dedication to craft, but also the control and command of parts of the brain mere mortals rarely explore.
Outside of QB and LT, no position in the NFL has a bigger learning curve than Corner. That curve often entails a rough start as a rookie, especially if you're viewed the way Joey Porter JR.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were overjoyed when every other franchise decided to pass up on Joey Porter Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The team owned the first selection of the second round thanks to a trade with the Chicago Bears and happily scooped up the son of a player who was instrumental in winning the Super Bowl in 2005.
Joey Porter Jr. believes fellow teammate and draft classmate Cory Trice Jr. can do the same things he can.
Steel City Underground presents “Plays of the Year” featuring the top runs, catches, hits and everything else in-between from the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 season.
The Steelers have some decisions to make during their Week 6 bye with several veterans underperforming and some young players continuing to make plays, but it sounds like things may remain the same.
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