Coming out of the University of Texas, rookie defensive back Ryan Watts was viewed as a guy who could potentially move to safety due to his size and physicality.
While he could certainly stick at the cornerback position due to his abilities in press coverage and his ability to defend against the run, a move to safety was ideal for his long-term NFL future.
So far with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being a sixth-round pick, Watts has transitioned to safety and handled it well, putting himself under the wing of veteran safety DeShon Elliott to expedite his learning curve at the position.