In recent years the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed an emphasis on size, length and physicality at the cornerback position, landing the likes of Joey Porter Jr., Cory Trice Jr., Darius Rush and even a name like Luq Barcoo to add to the position group.
Having that type of size, length and physicality helps defenses still have good cover corners on the field, but have guys that can come downhill and play against the run.
Pittsburgh added to that on the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft, landing Texas cornerback Ryan Watts with the No. 195 overall pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, adding another big, long, physical cornerback for the Steelers and defensive backs coach Grady Brown to work with and mold.