When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Ryan Watts in the 2024 NFL Draft, the graphic that showed on the big screen listed Watts as a cornerback. After all, that’s primarily what he played at Ohio State and Texas. However, when the Steelers posted the pick on Twitter/X, they listed Watts as a defensive back both in the message and in the accompanying graphic.
People naturally questioned what position Watts would play with the Steelers. After all, the team needed (and you can argue still does need) help at the cornerback position. Yet Watts does not possess all of the natural athletic traits of an outside cornerback.