While he’s unlikely to be named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. earned himself a spot on NFL.com’s All-Rookie team. Which is just as good. Almost.
Selected by analyst Bucky Brooks, Porter is one of the list’s two starting outside corners, placed opposite Devon Witherspoon. In choosing Porter, Brooks writes:
“The extra-long corner settled in quickly as the Steelers’ CB1. Porter’s gritty, relentless approach makes life miserable for wideouts forced to face him on the island.”
Surprisingly falling out of Day One of the draft, Pittsburgh took advantage and selected him with the top pick of the second round, turning down multiple offers from QB-needy teams looking to move up.