Report: Pittsburgh Steelers sign cornerback Nevelle Clarke from the USFL

Central Florida defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

by: Chad Krispinsky

Posted: Aug 14, 2023 / 02:14 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 14, 2023 / 04:28 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 is reporting that the Pittsburgh Steelers are signing cornerback Nevelle Clarke.

The Steelers have also announced the signing of cornerback Lavert Hill. The team also waived injured cornerback Duke Dawson and cornerback Isaiah Dunn.

Hill originally signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft. Hill spent the majority of his rookie season on the Chiefs’ practice squad. He also had stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns.

Clarke recently played for the New Orleans Breakers in the USFL. This past season, Clarke tallied 26 tackles and a pair of interceptions.

He originally entered the league with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2020 out of Central Florida. However, he was waived by the team in the final roster cutdown that season.

During his college career at UCF, Clarke earned All-AAC honors during his redshirt junior season. He also competed in the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2020.