Sitting at number 17 in the 2023 draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers are often linked to the corner position. More than a few mock drafts have them selecting Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr, Illinois corner Devon Witherspoon, among others. This is not without merit, as the team’s struggles in pass defense were arguably caused by their lack of a top corner in 2022, largely due to the departure of Joe Haden. With all of that being said, there is reason to believe that the team will head a different direction with their first round pick, which this article will lay out.
Why The Steelers Might Not Draft A Corner In The First Round
