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Joey Porter Jr. Declares Himself NFL's Best Cornerback After Rookie Year

The Steelers' young star cites his performance against top receivers as proof of his elite status.

  • Porter Jr. started 11 out of 17 games in his rookie season, recording 43 tackles, 10 pass defenses, and one interception.
  • He finished fifth in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting and played a key role in the Steelers' playoff berth.
  • Porter Jr. consistently covered the opposing team's number one wide receivers from Week 7 onward.
  • He allowed only one touchdown and a 47.6% completion rate when targeted.
  • Porter's confidence mirrors that of his father, former Steelers player Joey Porter Sr.
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