Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was one of five finalists for the 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. But he’s not the winner. Instead, this year’s trophy will go to Houston Texans EDGE Will Anderson, announced during Thursday night’s NFL Honors show.
Porter finished fifth in the voting. He received only two votes on the podium, one first place vote and one third place vote. He finished with just six points, easily the fewest of the five finalists.
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Will Anderson 16-21-8 = 151
Jalen Carter 14-14-10 = 122
Kobie Turner 14-6-7 = 95
Devon Witherspoon 4-7-16 = 57
Joey Porter Jr.