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Exclusive Sports Group agency announced on X Indiana defensive back Devan Boykin signed as an undrafted free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers added 10 players through the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Omar Khan and the Steelers are now busy signing undrafted free agents.
Indiana defensive back Devan Boykin became the team’s first undrafted free agent signing Saturday evening. Exclusive Sports Group announced the signing on its official X account.
Pro Football Sports Network called Boykin an “under-the-radar” prospect at defensive back. Boykin can play both slot cornerback and safety.
“Boykin’s positional versatility is a hallmark of his profile. He can play nickel or safety in split-field looks, and he’s borderline elite in run support, with a quick-firing trigger, sharp angle IQ, excellent block take-on technique, and finishing ability,” wrote the PFSN staff. “Those same intangibles help him in coverage, where he combines fluid, fleet-footed, and agile athleticism with measured spatial management and keen route vision.”
Boykin spent four seasons at NC State, where he posted 117 combined tackles in 44 games. He also had five tackles for loss, seven pass defenses and four interceptions.
During 2025, Boykin registered a career-high 59 combined tackles, including six tackles for loss at Indiana. He also had career-bests of five pass defenses and a sack with two interceptions.
Boykin was part of the Hoosiers defense that helped Indiana go undefeated and win the national championship.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and a variety of other NFL teams. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb