Rookie cornerback Ryan Watts is leaving a good impression on the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a solid place when it comes to their secondary. Second-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is set to take the next step and become a top-10 CB in the NFL. Pairing him with veteran Donte Jackson should give the Steelers two capable men on the outside. The addition of Cam Sutton also adds depth and a viable option to matchup in the slot.
Watts played his college football at Ohio State before transferring to the University of Texas for his final two seasons. The 6'2 DB's biggest strength is his positional versatility. He can play corner, nickel, or safety, which will give him plenty of chances to earn reps and improve. That same flexibility is one of the reasons analysts think of highly of Watts and his potential.
"I was a big fan of Ryan Watts," he said. "I graded him as a combo safety, he was my number three combo safety. He's a big physical player. He's 6'2, 208 pounds, and he can match up versus the bigger wide receivers."
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