Joey Porter was drafted No. 73 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. 188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 188
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 901st at Colorado State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Joey Porter came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value
- Games played
- 188
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 901st among Colorado State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6977% of career value
- Final season
- 201112 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Joey Porter.
Northwestern
Arizona State
UCLA
West Virginia · 1× Pro Bowl
Colorado State in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Colorado State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joey Porter in the 1999 NFL Draft
Joey Porter is a Linebacker out of Colorado State selected No. 73 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft. 188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value Colorado State has produced 47 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Joey Porter drafted?
Joey Porter was selected No. 73 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/joey-porter.
What college did Joey Porter play for?
Joey Porter played college football at Colorado State in the Mountain West. See every Colorado State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-state-rams.
How did Joey Porter's NFL career turn out?
188 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/joey-porter.