You don’t have to hear it directly from his mouth to sense that Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Cory Trice Jr. comes into the league carrying a chip on his shoulder. The Purdue product lasted until late in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he was widely scouted as a much higher talent.
What’s his loss, the Steelers hope, is their gain. They believe that they got tremendous value in him, and on top of that, they have on their hands a very motivated player, to pair with their other rookie cornerback, Joey Porter Jr., who likewise believed he would be drafted earlier than 32nd overall.