It was at this time last year that Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers coach—and former outside linebacker—Joey Porter was being honored for his charitable work by the Youth Leadership Initiative, which is former Steelers cornerback Mel Blount’s project. Each honoree is also the recipient of a roasting by his peers.
Porter and his wife opened the Jasmine Nyree Day Center in 2009 while he was still an active player in the National Football League. The Center helps children who have special teams, particularly those who are on the autism spectrum.
Jasmine Nyree is the Porters’ second daughter, and she was diagnosed at an early age.