Joey Porter Jr. is an American Football player who played cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He has now entered the 2023 NFL draft and is considered to be picked in the 1st round. One of the top prospects in his position in college football, Porter Jr. is a skilled athlete who combines his physical talent well with his knowledge of the game.
Joey Porter Jr. is a second-generation football player. His father played as a linebacker mainly for the Pittsburgh Steelers and then for the Miami Dolphins and the Arizona Cardinals. The hard-hitting nature of his father has trickled down into Joey Porter Jr. as well. He is known as the most physical cornerback in this draft class.
Physically, Porter Jr. takes longer strides but is a little slower comparatively. He has an athletic frame with good hands. He has a great ability to knock away passes resulting in many incompletions. He can still improve his run defense as he is slower to get out of the blocks. Improving his upper body strength will also be beneficial.
How tall is Joey Porter Jr.?
Joey Porter Jr. stands at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 mts) in height. As a cornerback, he has good height. The average wide receiver in the NFL stands between 6 feet 1 or 6 feet 2 inches in height making Porter Jr. at least equal. Cornerbacks who are tall and have longer arms are able to reach extra to knock away or tip the ball. Although Joey does not have many interceptions to his name in college football, being taller should also help improve this aspect of his game.
Joey Porter Jr.’s Weight
Joey Porter Jr. weighs 193 lbs (87.5 kgs) as per the latest check at the NFL Combine. Although he has a sturdy frame and his weight is good for a cornerback, he may need to work on strengthening his upper body for the NFL. He is able to shift his weight easily in case the wide receiver cuts inside or changes direction.
Joey Porter Jr.’s age
Currently, he is 22 years old and was in his Redshirt Junior year at Penn State University. Joey Porter Jr. was born in Bakersfield, California on 26 July 2000. Majoring in rehabilitation and human services, Porter Jr. has now entered the NFL draft where he is likely to be taken in the 1st round itself.
Joey Porter Jr.’s Wingspan
Joey Porter Jr. has a broad, 81-inch wingspan. This big wingspan with big arms is very crucial, especially for the cornerback position. The extended reach enables him to tip, deflect or break up passes at a higher rate. It’s this physical attribute that makes him one of the top players in the position.
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