The Steelers selected Porter’s father with the 73rd overall pick in the third round of the 1999 draft, so it’s about family here. It’s also a lot about Porter’s attributes in a Pittsburgh defense in need of reinforcement at Porter’s position. He’s a long, angular, defender with an aggressive attitude who can shut people down in press coverage. Off coverage is more of a mystery at this point, but Porter’s improvement in that regard last season bodes well for his NFL future.
