As Ryan Watts is finding out first-hand, DeShon Elliott has already established himself as a leader for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran safety signed this offseason as a free agent but is making an impact with the younger players. Even rookie sixth-round cornerbacks who may be converting to safety.
“DeShon took me under his wing the first day”, Watts said, via Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He acknowledged that other veterans have helped him as well but seemed to note Elliott especially.
A former Baltimore Raven, Detroit Lion, and Miami Dolphin, Elliott is on his fourth team in four seasons.