Daylen Everette
Career Summary
Daylen Everette is a cornerback selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Norfolk, Virginia, native became a multi-year starter and All-SEC defender at Georgia before Pittsburgh selected him in the third round.
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Early Life
Everette is from Norfolk, Virginia.
He began his high school career at Norview High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida.
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High School
Everette developed into one of the nation's leading cornerback prospects at IMG Academy.
He helped IMG post an 8-0 record in 2020 and a 9-1 record in 2021, then played in the 2022 Under Armour All-American Game. Earlier, he recorded 11 interceptions as a sophomore at Norview.
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College Career
Everette played four seasons at Georgia and started throughout his final three years.
After contributing as a reserve in 2022, he started every game in 2023 and 2024. In 2024 he recorded 58 tackles, three interceptions and two forced fumbles, then started 13 games in 2025 and returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown in the Sugar Bowl.
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Path to the NFL
Pittsburgh drafted Everette with the 85th overall pick in 2026.
The Steelers selected him in the third round after his senior season at Georgia.
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NFL Career
Everette began his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.
He made Pittsburgh's initial 53-man roster as part of the team's defensive backfield.
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Career Accomplishments
Everette earned All-SEC recognition in consecutive seasons at Georgia.
He was a coaches' third-team All-SEC selection in 2024 and the SEC Championship Game MVP after intercepting two passes against Texas. In 2025, the Associated Press named him first-team All-SEC.
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Playing Style
Everette combines coverage ability with active ball production and physical tackling.
His 2024 season included three interceptions, two forced fumbles, a sack and a career-high 10 tackles against Georgia Tech. During 2026 training camp, Pittsburgh coaches also noted his coverage and ball skills.
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