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The Pittsburgh Steelers may have found one of the more fascinating young players in their 2026 draft class. Rookie cornerback Daylen Everette is not acting like a player who believes his college resume will automatically earn him anything at the next level.

Steelers Expectations for Daylen Everette: Can Rookie CB Contribute?

The Pittsburgh Steelers' secondary is much improved from where it stood a year ago. With Jamel Dean stepping in as Joey Porter Jr.'s running mate at outside cornerback while Pittsburgh native Jaquan Brisker will start next to DeShon Elliott at safety, the back-end of the Steelers' defense profiles as a strength heading into the 2026 campaign.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 9

Steelers Sign Three More Draft Picks

Brooke Pryor reports that the Steelers have agreed to terms with three more draft picks, including CB Daylen Everette, OL Gennings Dunker, and TE Riley Nowakowski.

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Steelers' Daylen Everette Seriously Fits The 'Classic Tenets' Of Pittsburgh CBs

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has its problems, but one of them isn't the secondary. They already have a superstar in Joey Porter Jr., who had a spectacular year three.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 2

'He'll Be A Starter': Steelers Underrated Draft Selection Gets Big Boost Over D'Angelo Ponds

The Pittsburgh Steelers had an eventful 2026 NFL Draft as they entered the event with 12 selections. The city was also hosting the draft, which built up a ton of excitement around the organization.

Steelers Bolster Secondary With Speedy Georgia CB

The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their secondary with their second pick of the third round in the 2026 NFL Draft. At No. 85 overall, Pittsburgh went with Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette, who stands at 6-foot-1 and one-fourth of an inch and 296 pounds.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / April 25

Steelers make exciting pick at 85th overall in third round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a great draft so far in 2026 as the franchise has been able to address a few different weak areas on the roster.

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College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / April 24

Georgia Bulldogs Defensive Back Daylen Everette Selected by Pittsburgh Steelers

Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Daylen Everette has become the latest Dawg to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. As the NFL Draft continues, more and more highly talented players are coming off the board and turning their dreams to a reality as the league's 32 teams look to build roster depth and continue to add talent ahead of the 2026 season.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / April 21

NFL Draft Profile - Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia Football

A look at the NFL draft profile of Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette. If you want to find NFL-ready defensive prospects, look no further than the Georgia Bulldogs.

Patriots Draft Profile: Daylen Everette Fits Right Into Secondary

Do the New England Patriots desperately need another cornerback? Not necessarily. But there's several players in this year's draft class that could help fill a role in a secondary with potential questions in the back-half of the depth chart.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Commanders Host Versatile Georgia CB Daylen Everette for Top 30 NFL Draft Visit

Now that things have calmed down in free agency, we can start to turn our attention to the NFL Draft. The Washington Commanders have beefed up the defensive side of the ball through free agency, but they could still use some help in their secondary, even after the additions of Amik Robertson and Nick Cross.

What Daylen Everette Visit Means for Seahawks’ Draft Decisions

The Seattle Seahawks will use the final month of prospect evaluation for the 2026 NFL Draft to determine which players best fit their system. They are also taking serious measures to level out when a certain draft need will be filled, which is critical considering the Seahawks have only four picks in the draft.

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Georgia Bulldogs News / Inside The Star / March 18

Georgia Defensive Prospects the Cowboys Could Target in the 2026 Draft

When you look at the prospects coming out of Georgia, the Cowboys coaching staff and their connection runs deep. The two newly hired assistants for the Cowboys, Robert Muschamp and Chidera Uzo-Diribe, are recent coaches of the Georgia Bulldogs.

49ers meet with Georgia CB Daylen Everette at NFL Scouting Combine

Add former Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette to the growing list of draft prospects who met with the San Francisco 49ers at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / February 26

Georgia Cornerback Daylen Everette Reveals Which Bulldog is 'Flying Under the Radar'

Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Daylen Everette reveals which Dawg is flying under the radar heading into the 2026 season. The 2026 NFL Combine is underway, as hundred of former collegiate athletes converge on Indianapolis, Indiana in hopes of increasing their stock ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Georgia Defensive Back Daylen Everette Discuss Potentially Playing for Atlanta Falcons

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette discussed the potential of him playing for the Atlanta Falcons. The pre NFL draft process is already off and running.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / January 7

Georgia Bulldogs Cornerback Daylen Everette Announces Entrance Into 2026 NFL Draft

A Georgia Bulldogs Football player has announced their NFL Draft decision following the 2025 college football season. The Georgia Bulldogs 2025 college football season has come to an end following the Dawgs' heartbreaking loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in the first round of the College Football Playoff during the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / November 11

Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock Draft: Cowboys Build a Defensive Powerhouse

With two first-round draft picks in 2026, the Cowboys could fix their defense fast. Here’s how different combinations of Caleb Downs, Keldric Faulk, David Bailey, and Daylen Everette fit.

Georgia Bulldogs News / EasySportz / July 28, 2025

2025 Georgia Bulldogs Football Season Preview: Kings of the SEC

Can Gunner Stockton Fill Carson Beck’s Shoes? With Carson Beck transferring to Miami after leading the SEC in passing yards in 2024 (3,485 yards, 28 TDs), redshirt junior Gunner Stockton steps into the spotlight as QB1.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / June 2, 2025

Georgia Bulldogs Corner Daylen Everette Already Shining in the 2026 NFL Draft Class

Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Daylen Everette reportedly has a leg up in the 2026 NFL Draft class for this one reason. Although the 2025 college football season is still months away, NFL GMs, scouts, and analysts have already begun scouting for next year's NFL Draft.

Georgia Bulldogs News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / May 26, 2025

Georgia Bulldogs Daylen Everette Listed as Top 25 Cornerback in College Football

The Georgia Bulldogs are heading into the 2025 season with one of the best cornerbacks in college football. The cornerback position in football is one of the most difficult places to play on any defense.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 21, 2025

Daylen Everette, Christen Miller join 3 other Georgia Bulldogs who underwent offseason surgeries

The Georgia Bulldogs are gearing up for spring ball and could be without two key players: cornerback Daylen Everette and defensive lineman Christen Miller.

College Football News / SportsTalkATL / January 10, 2025

Top Cornerback Daylen Everette Announces His Return To Georgia

Kirby Smart has one less thing to worry about going into the 2025 football season as Georgia’s top cornerback, Daylen Everette, will be returning for his senior season. Everette, a standout from Norfolk, Virginia, was the cornerstone of Georgia’s secondary throughout the 2024 season.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / December 9, 2024

2025 NFL Draft Stock Report: New Stars emerge in Conference Championships

If the old saying is true about iron sharpening iron, then the college football conference championship round was incredibly helpful in predicting how today's collegiate stars will play in the NFL.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 7, 2024

College Football World Reacts to SEC Championship MVP News

After the Georgia Bulldogs beat the Texas Longhorns in the SEC Championship game, cornerback Daylen Everette was declared MVP. Everette played a big role in the Bulldogs' tough 22-19 win in overtime, with his two interceptions of Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers slowing down the Texas offense.