Heading into training camp, the Pittsburgh Steelers felt really good about their cornerback situation. They had their top duo squared away with Joey Porter Jr. and free-agent signee Jamel Dean. The Steelers brought Asante Samuel Jr. back after he played…
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke commended rookie cornerback Daylen Everette on Thursday, stating the first-year defender is playing better each week. Everette, a third-round selection from Georgia, has stepped into significant playing time across six games this season following the trade of Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys and early-season injuries.
Everette recorded his first career interception in the fourth quarter of an overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fellow cornerback Jamel Dean also praised Everette, calling him the future of the league after both defensive backs secured crucial interceptions during the comeback win.
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