Twitter reacts to Joey Porter Jr. getting selected by the Steelers
It was an interesting night for Joey Porter Jr. during the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. He was originally expected to be a top-20 pick according to mock draft analysts. Porter Jr. also told Pro Football Talk that he expected to be selected anywhere from the seventh pick to the 17th pick.
That was not the case for Porter Jr. on Thursday night.
In the green room, he saw himself fall out of the first round of the draft completely which was shocking to many analysts. It was certain that he would be selected in the second round because he was one of the highest-rated remaining players available to be selected.
Porter Jr.’s dad played for the Steelers and he had been expected to land in Pittsburgh from the beginning of the process. It officially came full circle on Friday when he was selected with the first pick of the second round.
Here is the Twitter reaction about Joey Porter Jr. getting selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Steelers make it official
With the 32nd pick in the 2023 #NFLDraft, we select CB Joey Porter Jr. pic.twitter.com/TMbiNPxu5P
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 28, 2023
It’s almost like it was meant to be. Joey Porter Jr. was selected by the same team his father played for and became one of the most iconic Steelers of all time.
Like Father like Son
Steelers draft CB Joey Porter Jr. with the 32nd overall pick 🔒
His father, Joey Porter, was drafted by Pittsburgh as well 🤝 pic.twitter.com/eNfEGDLlXI
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 28, 2023
Seeing both Porter Sr. and Jr. in their Steelers’ uniforms are all over Twitter. It looks like the internet is loving this father-son connection almost as much as the Porters will!
Born to be a Steeler
Joey Porter Jr. was born to be a Steeler. pic.twitter.com/KcbECIGY9X
— Stadium (@Stadium) April 28, 2023
Twitter is showing the photos of Porter Jr. in the arms of his dad after the Steelers won the Super Bowl in 2006. The Steelers are hoping that Jr. can help bring that same level of success.
The moment it happened
Joey Porter Jr. going to the Pittsburgh Steelers is too perfect. 🏈📺 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/g5c3PIw76N
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 28, 2023
The official selection of the Pittsburgh Steelers drafting Joey Porter Jr.
Excited to be a Steeler
I wonder what Joey Porter Jr. thinks about becoming a Steeler! pic.twitter.com/2E7rLF9Pee
— All Things Covered (@ATCoveredPod) April 28, 2023
Porter Jr. was excited about the possibility of becoming a Steeler. Now, that is a reality following in his father’s footsteps.
Steelers Defensive Coordinator speaks about Porter Jr.
DC Teryl Austin on Joey Porter Jr.'s mentality when he plays: pic.twitter.com/4blpw0aC6f
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 28, 2023
The defensive coordinator Teryl Austin spoke about Joey Porter Jr. who said he will have every opportunity to compete for the starting spot.
Pat Freiermuth reacts
WE AREEEEE!!! Let’s go !!!!!
— Pat Freiermuth (@pat_fry5) April 28, 2023
Joey Porter Jr. won’t be the only Nittany Lion in the Pittsburgh locker room. Former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth will be ready to welcome his former teammate with open arms to the Steelers roster!
