2019: Redshirted. Played in 3 games as a reserve (no statistics).
2020: Played in all 12 games as a reserve and on special teams (5 tackles, 1 catch for no gain).
2021: Played in all 13 games as a reserve and on special teams (3 tackles, blocked kick).
2022: Played in all 12 games as a reserve (15 tackles, PBU, blocked kick). Moved from WR to DB.
2023: Played in 12 games as a reserve and on special teams (10 tackles, 3 PBUs, blocked kick).
2024: Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference. Tied for fourth in the FBS with 2 blocked kicks. Played in 12 games with 7 starts (18 tackles, 2 TFLs, 3 INTs, 2 PBUs). Did not play in the team's Pop-Tarts Bowl win over Miami. Set school record with 64 games played.
Overview
Sixth-year senior with elite traits and special teams talent but only one year of starting experience at cornerback. Porter’s rep total is heavy on zone coverages but he has the athleticism, burst and speed to handle more man coverage. He has excellent zone awareness with the twitch and ball skills to expand his sphere of influence. He uses his length to shade downfield throws but needs to get stronger to improve his press, his contest and his tackling in run support. More schooling is needed as a pattern-matcher but his athletic profile and instant impact on special teams should create more confidence in projecting Porter’s continued ascension as a CB2/CB3.
Strengths
Elite combination of size, length and speed.Possesses arm length that offensive tackles would covet.Smooth athlete with easy change of direction and acceleration.Long speed with well-timed transitions to phase deep routes.Mature field awareness and zone discipline despite a lack of experience.Possesses the burst and ball skills to crank up ball production.Standout talent at gunner with four career blocked punts.
Weaknesses
Made first start at cornerback in his sixth season in 2024.Limited man-cover reps on tape to evaluate.Takes time gathering and adjusting to more complex routes.Below-average play strength to discard run blocks.Quite a bit to clean up with tackling and contain in run support.Inconsistent coming to balance as a tackler as a punt gunner.