The Pittsburgh Steelers have an experience cornerback who's standing out at rookie minicamp.
PITTSBURGH -- At a Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp practice that has more than it's fair share of mid-20-somethings, Anthony Averett stands above the rest. He's 29-years old, entering his seventh season in the NFL and with starting experience already under his belt, Averett is an unusual addition to a rookie minicamp roster.
“I kind of just go," Averrett told reporters following his second day of practice. "I didn’t really expect to be here in my seventh year in but life takes you to different places.” Through all that, Averett has still managed to start 27 games over five seasons on NFL rosters. In his one year as a full-time starter during the 2020 campagin with the Ravens, Averett made 54 tackles, defended 11 passes and came up with three interceptions.
“I’ve played pretty much everything, I’ve seen a lot so it definitely comes a little quicker than a rookie for sure," Averett said. "But that’s the upper hand I do have when I come to camp like that.”
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