Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. Declares 2023 NFL Draft; Will Skip Bowl Game

Porter is ready to go to the next level.

Porter will skip the Nittany Lions' bowl game to prepare for the pre-draft process, and he declared for the NFL draft.

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Porter was named to the All Big Ten first team. The Nittany Lions went 10-2 in the regular season and lost to Michigan and Ohio State.

The front of the line will be used to draft Porter. According to B/R's big board, he's the top defensive back and the best defensive back when it comes to man-to- man coverage. Porter was projected to be the 8th pick by B/R.

Porter's evaluation stated that he plays with the same intensity and aggressiveness as any other corner. His approach can get him in trouble with his coverage, but his overall competitiveness might be the best in the class.

While Porter leaving for the NFL is a blow to Penn State's defense next year, the Nittany Lions received good news earlier this week when stalwart offensive tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu decided not to enter the draft.