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

The Pittsburgh Steelers have chosen Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette with the eighty fifth choose in the 2026 NFL Draft. It is their second choose in the third round, utilizing their first (No. 76 total) on Penn State quarterback Drew Allar.

Everette is one of the quickest gamers in the draft, working a 4.38 40 on the NFL Combine. Additionally, he had a RAS (Real Athletic Score) of 9.89/10. He had 5 interceptions in his profession with the Bulldogs.

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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 James Dean in free company. They even have Brandin Echolswho was productive in 2025. Everette now joins that group with the hopes of him changing into a strong contributor, however with out the stress of needing to get a giant snap rely immediately.

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