Steelers draft Joey Porter Jr.: Why they didn’t trade down and how the CB fits
New York TimesPITTSBURGH — The Steelers got several offers for the 32nd pick to open Day 2 of the NFL Draft on Friday but decided to stay put and draft yet another player with family ties, selecting Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Steelers tracker: Follow every pick Big board ranking Porter Jr. was the 16th player and third-best cornerback in Brugler’s top 100. “He projects as a classic bump-and-run cornerback and won’t be a slam-dunk fit for every scheme.” How he fits Porter Jr. is a big, physical and fast press-man cornerback who reminds you of Ike Taylor. “We want to make sure we get some competitions and help to eliminate those plays.” Rookie impact Porter Jr. will have an opportunity to play early, learn under a veteran in Peterson and become the Steelers’ CB1 by next year at this time.
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