Latest mock draft has Steelers making a pick that fans will love
The latest mock draft from NFL.com has the Pittsburgh Steelers making a selection in the first round that fans will absolutely love. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein has Pittsburgh selecting Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr with the No. 17 overall pick. Porter Jr, of course, is the son of Steelers legend Joey Porter. From NFL.com: I […]
The latest mock draft from NFL.com has the Pittsburgh Steelers making a selection in the first round that fans will absolutely love.
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein has Pittsburgh selecting Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr with the No. 17 overall pick.
Porter Jr, of course, is the son of Steelers legend Joey Porter.
I mean, come on. I get to put the long-limbed press corner and son of former Steelers All-Pro Joey Porter in this spot for Pittsburgh? How could I not?
This would be a movie-like scenario for Porter Jr and the Steelers.
Porter Jr's father played in Pittsburgh from 1999 to 2006. He reached four Pro Bowls and was part of the Steelers team that won Super Bowl XL.
Obviously, the Steelers can't draft Porter Jr just because of the family connection. But Pittsburgh could use a cornerback and Porter Jr is one of the best cornerbacks in the draft. Considering his family history with the franchise, it could be hard for the Steelers to pass on taking him if he's available when Pittsburgh's pick comes around.
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