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

2026-06-13 — Carney: Steelers’ Four Key Position Battles Ahead Of Training Camp (Carney: Steelers’ Four Key Position Battles Ahead Of Training Camp)
2026-03-26 — 2026 NFL draft team needs: Depth chart holes, prospect fits (2026 NFL draft team needs: Depth chart holes, prospect fits)
2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team (2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team)
2026-04-23 — Final 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 450 draft prospects (Final 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The top 450 draft prospects)
2026-04-24 — DraftBot’s Best Remaining Prospects for Commanders on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft (DraftBot’s Best Remaining Prospects for Commanders on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-04-24 — 2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The 100 Best Players Available on Night 2 (2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The 100 Best Players Available on Night 2)
2026-04-27 — Biggest 2026 NFL postdraft questions for all 32 teams (Biggest 2026 NFL postdraft questions for all 32 teams)
2026-04-24 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Rounds 2-3 predictions, best available (2026 NFL mock draft: Rounds 2-3 predictions, best available)
2026-04-22 — NFL Draft Position Rankings: Top 35 Cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft (NFL Draft Position Rankings: Top 35 Cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-02-23 — Updated 2026 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board (Updated 2026 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board)

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?