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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Age: 22.8 DOB: 07/26/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Overall Rating: | 88.8 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 73.7 | |
| Tackling: |
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70% |
| Run Defense: |
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61% |
| Coverage: |
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82% |
| Zone: |
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82% |
| Man/Press: |
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75% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#14
Position rank:
#3
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1704 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#30
Pos Rank:
#19
State Rank:
#2
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 89/100
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| Ovr Rank: #234 Pos Rank: #24 | ||
RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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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