Where did Joey Porter Jr. go to college?

Joey Porter Jr. played football for the Penn State Nittany Lions in the NCAA I division.

Where did Joey Porter Jr. go to college?

Joey Porter Jr. (Image via DraftKings Nation)

Joey Porter Jr. is one of the top CB prospects in the league for all the right reasons in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old CB is the son of former Linebacker Joey Porter. His father was an excellent linebacker during his time in the NFL and even won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also won another Super Bowl while being their assistant coach.

Therefore, there are lots of expectations for Jr. to perform in the league and many believe he has the talent to live up to the expectation. After having a flourishing college football career, the young CB has put his name for the 2023 NFL draft and has a strong likelihood to get picked.

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Porter believes he can be picked anywhere from 7th overall to 17th overall. The 7th overall pick is reserved by the Las Vegas Raiders, who could use a CB and the 17th overall pick is reserved by the Steelers where his father once won a Super Bowl at.

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Many Steelers fans want Porter Jr. to be drafted by the Steelers to keep the legacy alive. However, the team hasn’t shown the same desire. Still, Joey Porter Jr. is an efficient CB who was highly reliable in college as well as high school.

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Which college did Joey Porter Jr. attend?

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Joey Porter Jr. played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, a football program that represents Pennsylvania State University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. He joined the team as a freshman in 2019 and has since become a starting cornerback for the Nittany Lions.

Porter Jr. was considered amongst the best prospects after high school and was ranked 4th in Pennsylvania Senior Class. This got him eyeballs from various universities including LSU and Arizona State.

What is Joey Porter Jr’s educational background?

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The 22-year-old CB had an impressive high school football career at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania, where he was a highly sought-after recruit. He ultimately played for Penn State, a program with a rich football tradition and a history of producing top NFL talent.

Porter Jr. attended the Catholic High School in Cranberry Township before getting transferred to North Allegheny High School. Apart from completely dominating football at Penn State University, the 22-year-old CB opted for majors in rehabilitation and human services. He also desires to take over his mother’s daycare business in the future.

How has Joey Porter Jr. performed in college?

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Joey Porter Jr. (Image via Reading Eagle)

As a freshman in 2019, Porter Jr. played in all 13 games for Penn State, primarily on special teams. He recorded three tackles during the season. In 2020, he earned a starting spot at cornerback and played in all nine games of the shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He finished the season with 20 tackles, one interception, and three passes defended.

Joey Porter Jr’s parents are Joey Porter Sr. and Christy Porter and his sophomore season was his best yet as he recorded 39 solo tackles during the season while assisting for another 11 in just 13 games. His form faltered a bit in his senior season. However, his performance was still good and it led him to register himself for the NFL draft. Currently, Joey Porter Jr. eagerly waits for Thursday Night to decide his future in the league and the team he’ll play at.

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