The Pittsburgh Steelers have a knack for finding hidden gems in the NFL Draft, and Cory Trice Jr. is no exception. Selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Trice Jr. has already shown flashes of brilliance, despite struggling with injuries.
Trice Jr.’s journey to the Steelers is a fascinating one. Despite being a talented cornerback, he fell down the draft board due to concerns over his health, including a torn ACL he suffered while playing for Purdue.
However, the Steelers saw something in Trice Jr. that other teams didn’t. They took a chance on him, and it’s a decision that could pay off in the long run.
Trice Jr. recently appeared on the Christian Kuntz Podcast, where he revealed that multiple teams were interested in drafting him. However, the Steelers were the ones who made the move, and Trice Jr. is grateful for the opportunity.
“I was on the phone, and I was getting a call from another team, and I was telling them, such and such is calling me,” Trice Jr. said. “They were like, ‘don’t even answer that, we’re about to put this slip in. We’re drafting you.'”
Trice Jr.’s health has remained an issue, and he tore his ACL again during training camp with the Steelers. However, he’s shown glimpses of his talent, including a start against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he faced off against the formidable Ja’Marr Chase.
Despite struggling in that matchup, Trice Jr. has the potential to be a key player for the Steelers. With his speed, agility, and ball-hawking skills, he could be the answer to the Steelers’ woes at cornerback.
As the Steelers look to rebuild their defense, Trice Jr. will be one player to keep an eye on. With his talent and determination, he could be a steal of a pick for the Steelers.
