2023 NFL Draft Prospect Review - CB Joey Porter Jr.
Player Description
Name: Joey Porter Jr. Position: Cornerback
College: Penn State Uniform Number: #31
Class: Redshirt Junior Height: 6-2
Weight: 194 lbs Projected Round: Mid-1st to 2nd round
Strengths:
Ideal size and build for his position in the NFL
Elite-level length
Quick feet and fluidity in open space
long-strider speed - able to blanket receivers effectively with it
Speed can be used in blitz packages
High-level ball skills
Highly instinctive
Great route recognition skills
Excellent recovery ability
Above average athleticism
Improved physicality at the top of routes
Willing tackler
Rarely fooled on double moves or screens
Solid in press coverage
Weaknesses:
The most noticeable weakness for Joey Porter is at the line of scrimmage in press coverage. Often, he fails to establish a jam at the line, which results in opposing receivers beating him on the initial release. In extension, he is susceptible to getting beat underneath or on crossing routes. This could be indicative of questionable short-area speed. As a tackler, Porter Jr. needs to do a better job viewing his target and lowering his shoulders when engaging. When playing on the outside, he sometimes gets lost in coverage due to struggles when transitioning out of his backpedal. Can be overly aggressive with his hands throughout the stem of a route, leading to unnecessary penalties in certain situations.