The Steelers add to their safety room with their last scheduled pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Steelers finally selected a defensive back with their last scheduled pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, picking Texas’ Ryan Watts.
As a cornerback, Watts ran a 4.53-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, with draft reports questioning his ability to stay with receivers at the NFL level. Their solution? A move to safety, which would fit Watt’s 6’3, 208-pound frame and aggressive play style to perfection.
Watts gives the Steelers a quality name in their safety room after the team’s depth was tested greatly in the 2023 season. Additionally, his cornerback experience means that Watts could fill in as a versatile defender, lining up in the slot to help erase tight ends in the passing game. He’s also a willing and secure tackler.
With good measurable for his size and a demeanor perfect for the new-look Steelers, Watts is an excellent defensive chess piece for the Steelers to add to their roster. Pittsburgh can always use another Watt(s).
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