Joey Porter Jr.
Joey Porter Jr.  CB  Penn State | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Joey Porter Jr.
Height
6-2
Weight
193
College
Penn State
Position
CB
Class
Junior
Home town
Bakersfield, CA
88.8/100
Player Rating
3
PositionRank (DB)
4.46
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
8
Tackles
27
Sol tackles
21

Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/12/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.46 seconds (64%*)
Age: 22.8 DOB: 07/26/2000
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (92%*) Weight: 193 (51%*)
Hands: 10 (87%*) Arm: 34 (95%*)
Span: 80 7/8 (81%*)
Forty: 4.46 (C) (64%*)
Shuttle: DNP
10 Yard Split: 1.50 (C) (87%*)
Vertical: 35 (C) (36%*)
Broad Jump: 129 (C) (89%*)
Three Cone: DNP
Bench Press: 17 (C) (73%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 03/12/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.46 seconds (64%*)
Age: 22.8 DOB: 07/26/2000
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (92%*) Weight: 193 (51%*)
Hands: 10 (87%*) Arm: 34 (95%*)
Span: 80 7/8 (81%*)
Forty: 4.46 (C) (64%*)
Shuttle: DNP
10 Yard: 1.50 (C) (87%*)
Vert: 35 (C) (36%*)
Broad: 129 (C) (89%*)
Three Cone: DNP
Bench: 17 (C) (73%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 88.8 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 73.7
Tackling:
70%
Run Defense:
61%
Coverage:
82%
Zone:
82%
Man/Press:
75%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Mid
Overall Rank: #14 Position rank: #3
College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1704
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #30 Pos Rank: #19 State Rank: #2
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 89 Stars 247 RATING: 89/100
Ovr Rank: #234 Pos Rank: #24
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Joey Porter Jr. the son of the former Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, and Arizona Cardinals linebacker, attended North Allegheny High School and was rated a 4-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.890. Following high school, Porter opted to join Penn State after being heavily recruited.

In 2019 as a freshman Porter Jr. saw action in 4 games and played a total of 80 snaps at cornerback for the Nittany Lions. He recorded just 3 tackles, an assist, while adding no stops. In coverage Porter Jr. notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 156.3.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 8 games and logged 415 snaps for the Nittany Lions. He made 28 tackles, 4 assists, and had 8 stops. In coverage, he totaled 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 127.0.

In 2021 as a junior Porter Jr. played in 13 games and contributed on 769 snaps. He chalked up 46 tackles, 9 assists, and added 14 stops. In the secondary, Porter Jr. forced 3 pass breakups, one interception, and gave up a much improved QB rating when targetted of 84.7.

In 2022 as a senior took his game to an elite level seeing action in 10 games while playing 440 snaps he logged 24 tackles, 4 assists, made 5 stops. In coverage, Porter had 9 pass breakups and surrendered a QB rating when targetted of 63.6.
Honors & awards
  • 2022 Named All-America second team by the AFCA, Associated Press, FWAA, Walter Camp Football Foundation and CBS Sports
  • 2022 Named first-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media
  • 2022 Tabbed first-team AP All-Big Ten
  • 2022 Named Pro Football Focus All-Big Ten second team
  • 2022 Earned the team's Most Valuable Defensive Player
  • 2022 Jim Thorpe Award, Chuck Bednarik Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy semifinalist
  • 2022 Earned the Bednarik Award National Player of the Week (9/6)
  • 2022 Named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Lott IMPACT Trophy watch lists
  • 2022 Named preseason All-Big Ten second team by Pro Football Focus
  • 2021 Named Third-Team All-Big Ten by the Coaches and Honorable Mention by the Media
  • 2021 Made 13 Starts at Cornerback
  • 2021 Finished with 51 Tackles (40 Solo), One Forced Fumble, One Interception, and Four Pass Breakups
  • 2021 Named the Coaching Staff's Defensive Player of the Week Following the Auburn Game (9/18)
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Porter also does a nice job breaking down in space as a tackler after the catch.
  • Long and lean and a very fluid mover. He shows good route recognition and the ability to transition out of his backpedal and close on the ball fast.
  • He has the core and lower-body strength to escort receivers to the sideline when working deep. He showed tremendous instincts with his eyes on the backfield last year, quick when transitioning out of his backpedal.
  • Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
  • He’ll line up in press at times, where Porter has a quick and powerful punch. His ball skills are good, and he plays with an extremely confident and competitive demeanor.
  • Has the quick, agile feet and fluid hips to mirror quickness and change direction underneath. But he’s at his best facing the action.
  • His length and leaping ability allow him to high-point the ball and make plays. Porter would have had bigger interception numbers in college had opposing quarterbacks not gone out of their way to avoid him.
  • Mental Acuity - Processing Speed. Experience in his blood
  • Excellent Body Control
  • Playmaking Ability
  • Trigger Quickly on Designed Screens
  • Ability to Shade Past Blockers
  • Physical and Competitive at Catch Point
  • Clog Lanes Upfield with Length
  • Lead with Shoulder and Wrap Up
  • Has the power in the run game to envelop RBs as a Tackler
  • Schematically Versatile
  • Incredible Reach and Influence
  • Effective Tackling and Tackling Radius
  • Flip Hips and Carry Routes While Engaged
  • Top-Flight Physical Tools
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Struggles to transition and drive out of his backpedal when playing off-man. Like a lot of physical corners at the collegiate level, he’s too handsy downfield at this point.
  • Aggressiveness can get the better of him in advanced route combinations
  • Opposing offenses can throw screens and picks at him
  • Flagged for a handful of penalties last season
  • Tendency to be too grabby with his hands
  • Needs to bulk up his frame
  • Lacks great foot speed and balance
  • 180-degree transitions not always fast or smooth
  • Technique needs further refinement
  • Plays too tall in his stance and can be uncompressed
  • Struggles to sink his hips and transition back toward the ball
  • Struggles to decelerate quickly when tracking WRs
Scouting Report: Summary
Joey Porter Jr. is a super-talented cornerback who has improved each and every year at college until 2022 where he played at an elite level. He brings a level of athleticism, has excellent physical traits, has an understanding of the nuances of the position, combined with schematic versatility and the overall skills that makes him a top prospect.

Some teams may view him as a safety prospect due to his size and impact as a run defender, however, that would be a waste of his skill set as he's a special cornerback with the potential to be the first defensive back picked in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Joey Porter Jr. percentiles vs other Cornerback's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Joey Porter Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
16.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0