Walking into the NFL as a rookie from college, the transition can be a difficult one, even for the most talented players.
At the cornerback position, the transition can be especially difficult given the rules of how the game is played at the NFL level as well as the caliber of receiver cornerbacks face in the pros compared to college. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has acknowledged as much, calling the transition much harder for defensive backs relative to most positions.
However, Tomlin did praise rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. for being a fast learner during training camp, stating that he’s picking up on the nuances of the professional game compared to when he played in college.