Steelers expect rookie Daylen Everette to fill key cornerback role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:07 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 season, rookie cornerback Daylen Everette has quickly made an impression. Drafted in the third round as the 85th overall pick, Everette has earned a top backup cornerback position on the team's depth chart. Concerns surrounding Joey Porter Jr.'s future may lead to Everette assuming a larger role early in his career. His collegiate experience at Georgia and strong practice performance position him as a potential impact player in his debut season.
- •Daylen Everette is a 22-year-old rookie cornerback.
- •He was drafted by the Steelers with the 85th overall pick in 2026.
- •Everette has impressed the coaching staff during practice.
- •He has been named a top backup cornerback in the Steelers' depth chart.
- •Questions remain about Joey Porter Jr.'s status with the team.
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers roster spotlight: What to expect from Daylen Everette as a rookie
"As the Pittsburgh Steelers move closer to the 2026 season, we’re taking a closer look at every player on the roster, with CB Daylen Everette up next.
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