Joey Porter

Joseph "Joey" Eugene Porter (born March 22, 1977) is a former American football linebacker who played for thirteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Colorado State, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Porter earned a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XL. He played for the Miami Dolphins from 2007 to 2009 and the Arizona Cardinals from 2010 to 2011. Porter's prep career took place at Foothill High School in Bakersfield, California. He was a two-time All-Conference selection as wide receiver and running back for the Trojans. His senior season, he led the team to a 9–2 mark and a berth in the sectional playoffs, rushing the ball 86 times for 1,086 yards. After his final season at Foothill, he was named to the All-Section and All-State teams. He lettered twice in football, plus twice in basketball. He also played soccer as a youth. After his time at Foothill, Porter was a standout on the football field for the Colorado State Rams. He began his college career as an H-Back and did not see his first action on the defensive line until his junior