Joey Porter Jr.

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Joey Porter Jr.
Joey Porter Jr. NFL Combine (cropped).png
Porter at the 2023 NFL Combine
No. 24 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-07-26) July 26, 2000 (age 24)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: North Allegheny (Wexford, Pennsylvania)
College: Penn State (2019–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / Round: 2 / Pick: 32
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:43
Pass deflections:10
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

Joseph Eugene Porter Jr. (born July 26, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft. He is the son of the former NFL linebacker Joey Porter, who the Steelers selected in the 1999 NFL draft.

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Early life

Porter Jr. attended North Catholic High School in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, before transferring to North Allegheny Senior High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania. [1] He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. He committed to Penn State to play college football. [2]

College career

In his first year at Penn State in 2019, Porter Jr. played in four games and had three tackles. In 2020, he started all eight games recording 33 tackles and one sack. [3] [4] In 2021, he started all 13 games and had 50 tackles and one interception.

College statistics

SeasonTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
SoloAstCmbTfLSckIntYdsAvgTDPDFRFFTD
Penn State Nittany Lions
2019 2110000001000
2020 249332100004000
2021 3911500011104000
2022 2162700000011100
Career 862711321111020100

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		193 lb
(88 kg)		34 in
(0.86 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		4.46 s1.50 s2.57 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 11 in
(3.33 m)		17 reps
[5]

Porter Jr. was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2023 NFL draft, which was originally obtained from the Chicago Bears in a mid-season trade for Chase Claypool. [6] He recorded his first NFL interception in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. [7] As a rookie, he appeared in 17 games and started 11 in the 2023 season. [8] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. [9]

Personal life

He is the son of Joey Porter, a former NFL linebacker for the Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and Arizona Cardinals. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Joey Porter Jr. to play key role in success for North Allegheny". Trib HSSN. July 17, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ Juliano, Joe (September 11, 2018). "Penn State receives commitment from cornerback Joey Porter Jr". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ Bittner, Adam (August 11, 2021). "Joey Porter Jr. is on an impactful trajectory at Penn State". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ Hayes, Elton (August 18, 2021). "Joey Porter Jr. ready to thrive in year three". Meadville Tribune. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Joey Porter Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ Pryor, Brooke (April 28, 2023). "Steelers select Joey Porter Jr. in second round of NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ Carney, Josh (October 8, 2023). "Watch: Joey Porter Jr. Picks Off Lamar Jackson In End Zone For First Career INT". Steelers Depot. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Joey Porter Jr. 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  10. ↑ Moyer, Josh (September 11, 2018). "Son of ex-Steelers great Joey Porter chooses Penn State over Pitt". York Dispatch. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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