The Pittsburgh Steelers selected cornerback Daylen Everette as their fourth NFL Draft pick, 85th overall, from the University of Georgia. He will bolster the team's defensive secondary alongside Joey Porter, Jr.
Key points
Daylen Everette is a cornerback.
He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Everette was the 85th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
He played college football at the University of Georgia.
He joins Joey Porter, Jr. in the Steelers' secondary.
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Who is Daylen Everette? Meet the Steelers' fourth NFL Draft pick
Everette was the draft's 85th overall selection and Pittsburgh's third pick of April 24. He'll join a defensive secondary which includes Joey Porter, Jr., the Steelers' second pick in 2023.
Everette played 55 games in four seasons at Georgia. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he attended high school at Florida's famed IMG Academy before joining the Bulldogs.
Everette ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds at the NFL Draft combine. He stands 6'1 and weighs 196 pounds.
Everette's 10 pass breakups led Georgia in 2025, as did his three interceptions in 2024. He twice garnered third team All-SEC honors.
Aliquippa superintendent Dr. Phillip Woods poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Q&A
What position does Daylen Everette play?
Daylen Everette plays as a cornerback.
Which college did Daylen Everette attend?
Daylen Everette attended the University of Georgia.
What was Daylen Everette's draft position in the 2023 NFL Draft?
Daylen Everette was selected 85th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Who are some of the other players in the Steelers' defensive secondary?
Other players in the Steelers' defensive secondary include Joey Porter, Jr.
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Aliquippa athletic director Dr. Jennifer Damico (left) and superintendent Dr. Phillip Woods (right) pose for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Aliquippa mayor Dwan Walker poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Members of the Aliquippa coaching staff pose for a photo the red carpet with a Darrelle Revis jersey at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Film director and producer Jesse Washington poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Current Aliquippa head football coach Mike Warfield talks during the cocktail hour at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ty Law gets set to embrace at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Tony Dorsett (back) and Ty Law (front) share a moment on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Darrelle Revis (left) Tony Dorsett (center) and Ty Law (right) pose for a photo at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ty Law, Darrelle Revis, Tony Dorsett and Jesse Washington share a laugh on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Tony Dorsett shakes a hand on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Darrelle Revis embraces on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
NFL Network host Rich Eisen hosts a Q&A Panel at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Darrelle Revis talks during a Q&A panel at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Film director and producer Jesse Washington talks during a Q&A segment at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Current Aliquippa head football head coach Mike Warfield addresses the crowd after being called up on stage at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Darrelle Revis (left) NFL Network host Rich Eisen (center) and Ty Law (right) pose for a photo following a Q&A session at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Darrelle Revis (left) NFL Network host Rich Eisen (center) Tony Dorsett (center) and Ty Law (right) pose for a photo at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ty Law poses for a photo following the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Aliquippa superintendent Dr. Phillip Woods poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Aliquippa superintendent Dr. Phillip Woods poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Aliquippa athletic director Dr. Jennifer Damico (left) and superintendent Dr. Phillip Woods (right) pose for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Aliquippa mayor Dwan Walker poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Members of the Aliquippa coaching staff pose for a photo the red carpet with a Darrelle Revis jersey at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Current Aliquippa head football coach Mike Warfield talks during the cocktail hour at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Ty Law gets set to embrace at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Tony Dorsett (back) and Ty Law (front) share a moment on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Tony Dorsett shakes a hand on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Darrelle Revis embraces on the red carpet at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
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New Aliquippa football documentary shows grind of four Hall of Famers
Darrelle Revis talks during a Q&A panel at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Film director and producer Jesse Washington talks during a Q&A segment at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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New Aliquippa football documentary shows grind of four Hall of Famers
Jesse Washington (left) Darrelle Revis (center) and Ty Law (right) sit in during a Q&A session at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Darrelle Revis (left) NFL Network host Rich Eisen (center) and Ty Law (right) pose for a photo following a Q&A session at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Aliquippa Pro Football Hall of Famers in attendance for private screening
Darrelle Revis (left) NFL Network host Rich Eisen (center) Tony Dorsett (center) and Ty Law (right) pose for a photo at the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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New Aliquippa football documentary shows grind of four Hall of Famers
Ty Law poses for a photo following the Hall of Fame High documentary premiere, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
