His father, Joey Porter, was a linebacker for the Steelers for eight years, part of the 2005 Super Bowl-winning team, and a four-time Pro Bowler before he coached under Mike Tomlin for five seasons.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes the Jacksonville Jaguars will select the son of four-time Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter at No. 24 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Getting drafted is a special moment for any player, but there was added significance for Joey Porter Jr. as he was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team that selected his father 24 years ago.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) stretches as coach Mike Tomlin, left, walks past during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, July 27, 2023.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 24: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the second half of a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 24 ...

Joey Porter Jr. is 24 years old with exceptional length and physicality to pair with sticky man coverage ability. But his biggest issue continues to be the primary talking point overshadowing his ...

PITTSBURGH — New Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will wear No. 24 in honor of former Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor, Taylor said on the Minus Three Podcast with Dave Dameshek on ...

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes the Jacksonville Jaguars will select the son of four-time Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter at No. 24 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. One week ...

Getting drafted is a special moment for any player, but there was added significance for Joey Porter Jr. as he was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team that selected his father 24 years ago.