The 2023 NFL draft had a loaded cornerback class and the Pittsburgh Steelers did not hesitate to take advantage of it. The Steelers started off by drafting Penn State star Joey Porter Jr. in the second round and then picking up Purdue cornerback Cory Trice in the seventh round.
In addition, in the middle of the last day, the Steelers also signed free-agent cornerback Chandon Sullivan. This leaves a crowded group. Here is how the cornerback situation breaks down.
Outside starters
Patrick Peterson
Levi Wallace
Slot corner
Arthur Maulet
Outside backups
Joey Porter Jr.
James Pierre
Ahkello Witherspoon
Chris Wilcox
Slot backups
Chandon Sullivan
Duke Dawson
Quite a problem to have but a problem nonetheless. The Steelers are probably only keeping six so with three go? Right now, my money is on Dawson, Wilcox cut and Trice headed to the practice squad. This would mean only three cornerbacks from last season would return with four new guys on the depth chart.
