While Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne—who was recruited as a wide receiver—only intercepted three passes during his college career, one in each year that he played, the Pittsburgh Steelers were not concerned about his ball skills. Apparently, neither are Layne or his position coach from Michigan State, Paul Haynes.
Haynes told Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that “there’s no doubt that the ball skills are there and he can make plays”. He pointed out that he came in as a receiver, “and he definitely had some of the better hands on the team.