Pittsburgh Steelers rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. has quickly become the top cover man for the Black and Gold, finally earning the starting job on the outside after playing only in select sub packages to start the year. Porter’s elevated role has come due to his impressive play in limited action as well as with Pittsburgh’s veteran corners struggling at times throughout the season, failing to show the same athleticism and stickiness in coverage that Porter has put on display thus far.
John Kosko of Pro Football Focus recently included Porter in PFF’s Week 10 cornerback rankings, settling in at #6 after finally getting enough exposure as a starter to make the list.