{
  "id": 11231633,
  "title": "Steelers updated mock draft after the Joey Porter Jr. trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/steelers-updated-mock-draft-after-the-joey-porter-jr-trade",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:17:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-updated-mock-draft-joey-161714163.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers have made significant changes to their 2027 mock draft following the trade of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys. In the first round, the Steelers have selected Indiana's wide receiver Charlie Becker, who is seen as a crucial target for the team's new starting quarterback.\n\nIn the second round, the Steelers have chosen Ohio State safety Jaylin McClain. McClain's impressive performance this season has earned him a spot among the Top 50 picks. His playing style aligns well with the Steelers' approach and would serve as an excellent replacement for DeShon Elliott.\n\nIn the third round, the Steelers are considering Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker. While there is doubt about Mestemaker's availability at the time of the draft, the Steelers are willing to take a chance on his significant upside.\n\nAdditionally, the article highlights Notre Dame cornerback DJ McKinney, who is rising among college football transfers. With his exceptional skills and potential, McKinney could be a suitable replacement for Joey Porter Jr., provided Daylen Everett continues to develop.",
  "summary": "We've updated our three-round mock draft to include a replacement for recently traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cowboys acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers for 2 draft picks, AP sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/cowboys-acquiring-cornerback-joey-porter-jr-from-the-steelers-for-2-11111699",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:43:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cowboys acquiring cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers for 2 draft picks, AP sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/cowboys-acquiring-cornerback-joey-porter-jr-from-the-steelers-for-2",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:44:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}