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.