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Ravens eyeing son of Steelers great in NFL Draft

By Aaron Becker | Last updated Apr 6, 2023 10:34 AM ET

The Ravens are about to add another chapter to their rivalry with the Steelers, but this time, it's off the field.

Baltimore is hosting Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr., son of longtime Steeler Joey Porter.

Penn St CB Joey Porter Jr is on a visit with the #Ravens today, source said, and he's also got the #Raiders on his list. Interestingly, Baltimore is where @MoveTheSticks has Porter mocked https://t.co/qPIgBDuD7L
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 6, 2023

Porter Jr. is currently ranked as Pro Football Focus' No. 18 overall prospect on its big board.

"He attacks receivers at the line of scrimmage the same way his father attacked offensive tackles," PFF writes.

His father played for Pittsburgh from 1999-2006, winning Super Bowl XL with the team. He also coached for the Steelers from 2014-18 as a defensive assistant and outside linebackers coach.

Baltimore is certainly in need of a cornerback to pair with Marlon Humphrey and Porter Jr. may be the player they're hoping to land. The Penn State product had 115 tackles, one sack, forced fumble and interception and 17 passes defensed in his collegiate career.

It feels unlikely that Porter Jr. would make it past Pittsburgh's first pick at No. 17, so if the Ravens want him, they'll likely have to jump the Steelers.

If that is how the 2023 NFL Draft plays out, the next chapter of the Ravens vs. Steelers rivalry should be an exciting one.

Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker is a Pittsburgh-based sports journalist, primarily covering the NFL and college football. He previously worked for the Kansas City Chiefs (2021-22), Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-21) and University of Pittsburgh (2018-19). Becker has a B

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