The Pittsburgh Steelers have converted rookie Ryan Watts to safety, which we already knew as all but confirmed. A college cornerback, the Steelers obviously believe he fits better at the back end. Fortunately for him, he has had DeShon Elliott to rely on during that process.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Watts said that the veteran safety has been there for him. He stayed with Elliott the day before training camp, and they rode to Latrobe together. “That’s definitely my brother”, he said via the Steelers Live X account. “When I got here, he took me under his wing.