PIT Daylen Everette
NFL player. Position: CB. Team: PIT (Pittsburgh Steelers).
Quick Facts
- Position: CB
- Team: PIT (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- College: Georgia (2025)
- Draft: 2026 third round, #85 overall
- Height/Weight: 6'1.25", 196 lbs
- 40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds
- Arm length: ~32 inches
2026 Outlook
Third-round pick Daylen Everette could see a prominent secondary role earlier than typical for a rookie, depending on defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's scheme. Graham ran nickel defense on 363 snaps and dime defense on 82 snaps (445 total, ~40%) with the 2025 Las Vegas Raiders, contrasting with Teryl Austin's zero dime snaps with Pittsburgh in 2025. Everette projects as a physical, big-slot defender similar in frame and athleticism to Eric Stokes, who broke out under Graham in Las Vegas in 2025 (per Unexpected Steelers rookie could steal a massive role immediately). Primary competition comes from returning veterans Asante Samuel Jr. and Brandin Echols, though Graham lacks a connection to either. Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean appear entrenched as starting boundary CBs, leaving nickel/dime packages open. Everette's opportunity hinges on summer practice performance and whether Graham opts for a big, physical corner over slot defensive scheme adjustments (per Unexpected Steelers rookie could steal a massive role immediately).
Role / Depth Chart
Primary competition at nickel/dime cornerback. Could challenge returning veterans Asante Samuel Jr. and Brandin Echols for snaps depending on Graham's defensive scheme emphasis.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-05-09 — McCorkle: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Pre-OTAs) (McCorkle: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Pre-OTAs))
- 2026-06-22 — 2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team (2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team)
- 2026-03-27 — Updated 2026 NFL Draft Top 150 Big Board (Updated 2026 NFL Draft Top 150 Big Board)
- 2026-04-23 — Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (defense) (Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (defense))
- 2026-04-22 — 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and... (7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and...)
- 2026-02-23 — Updated 2026 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board (Updated 2026 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board)
- 2026-04-22 — Bucs Draft 2026 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: CB (Bucs Draft 2026 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: CB)
- 2026-04-23 — 2026 NFL Draft Best Available: Top Players After Round 1 (2026 NFL Draft Best Available: Top Players After Round 1)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-06-16 — 2026 Opponent Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 6 (2026 Opponent Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 6)
Open Questions
- Will Patrick Graham's increased use of nickel/dime packages (40% vs. 0% under Austin) accelerate Everette's early-season opportunity as a rookie?
- Does Everette's physical profile and play style enough match Eric Stokes' breakout formula to generate similar production under Graham?