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DeShon Elliott’s Physicality Impressing – And Surprising – T.J. Watt

Although the Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of new faces making an impact for them, one player who might not be getting enough recognition is DeShon Elliott. Since entering the league in 2018, Elliott has bounced around with a few different teams, but there’s a reason he continues to get a job. With the Steelers, Elliott has been a key piece of their elite defense. It seems even T.J. Watt was surprised by his physicality.

“He’s been huge, very physical,” Watt said Friday via the team’s website. “Just a guy that’s able to come down in the box and willing to hit, willing to blitz.