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Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr listed as No. 8 cornerback in the NFL

Joey Porter Jr emerged as a rising superstar for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie in 2023.

Amongst all cornerbacks with at least 100 coverage snaps, Porter ranked third in lowest reception percentage, per PFF, and he’s getting recognized for his stellar play.

Doug Farrar of USA Today’s Touchdown Wire continued his positional rankings with his Top 13 outside cornerbacks, and ranked the second-year Steeler as the No. 8 outside cornerback in the NFL.

“The only 2023 rookie on our list allowed 27 catches on 57 targets last season for 404 yards, 137 yards after the catch, one touchdown, one interception, nine pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 69.