With two picks in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers scooped up Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. at No. 32 overall and Wisconsin DL Keeanu Benton at No. 49 overall. Through eight games, both picks look like home-run selections, as Porter has been the best corner on the team while Benton has been very solid in his role as a rotational defensive lineman. Their performance thus far in 2023 has been good enough for them to be named to the midseason All-Rookie team by The Athletic.
Benton was one of three defensive linemen selected, along with Philadelphia Eagles DL Jalen Carter and New Orleans Saints DL Bryan Bresee.