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Steelers third-round rookie named biggest surprise on team
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The Pittsburgh Steelers made three picks in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, all of which have had different reviews through minicamps. The one who has gotten the most positive buzz is cornerback Daylen Everett, who was the last guy among the three we expected. Even ESPN named him as the biggest surprise player on the entire team, rookie or otherwise.
Here's what they had to say about the former Georgia star:
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Everette, one of the Steelers' three third-round draft picks, turned heads with a larger-than-expected role in minicamp, as cornerback Joey Porter Jr. limited his participation while hoping for a contract extension. The player out of Georgia held his own as he battled with wide receiver DK Metcalf and got his hands on several passes.
The reason that Everett fell to the third round had nothing to do with his skills. Where Everett struggled was against top competition and he showed a lack of mental toughness coming back after giving up a big play. We will know once the preseason gets here and Everett is in live action if those concerns are behind him. Everett is in line to be the first cornerback off the bench on the outside, backing up Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean .
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers third-round rookie named biggest surprise on team
