Steelers select Georgia CB Dalyen Everette in third round of 2026 NFL Draft

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette with the 85th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everette, known for his speed, ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and had five interceptions during his college career.

Key points

Steelers selected Daylen Everette with the 85th pick
Everette ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine
He had five interceptions in his college career
Steelers' cornerback room is now very deep
Other cornerbacks include Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: DB Daylen Everette #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs signals during the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday January 1, 2026 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette with the 85th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It is their second pick in the third round, using their first (No. 76 overall) on Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. Everette is one of the fastest players in the draft, running a 4.38 40 at the NFL Combine. He had five interceptions in his career with the Bulldogs. The Steelers’ cornerback room is now as deep as any in the NFL. Along with Joey Porter Jr, Pittsburgh re-signed Asante Samuel Jr and signed Jamel Dean in free agency. They also have Brandin Echols, who was productive in 2025. Everette now joins that group with the hopes of him becoming a solid contributor, but without the pressure of needing to get a big snap count right away. ***Let us know what you think in the comments***. ***Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!***

Q&A

What pick did the Steelers use to select Daylen Everette in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Steelers selected Daylen Everette with the 85th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

How fast did Daylen Everette run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine?

Daylen Everette ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

Who are the other cornerbacks on the Steelers' roster alongside Daylen Everette?

Other cornerbacks on the Steelers' roster include Joey Porter Jr., Asante Samuel Jr., Jamel Dean, and Brandin Echols.