A former Pitt Panthers cornerback is getting his shot at the NFL.
PITTSBURGH -- Former Pitt Panthers cornerback Marquis Williams is getting a shot at the NFL despite going undrafted last weekend following his graduation.
Williams, who starred at Pitt as an undersized, but excellent starting cornerback for the past four seasons, has received an invited to rookie minicamp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a report from Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pitt cornerback Marquis Williams will be a tryout guy at Steelers rookie camp next weekend. After six years with the Panthers, 44 career starts, 6 picks, 2 pick-sixes, he’ll know his way around. His uncle is former Steelers safety Tyrone Carter. A slot candidate at 5-8, 176.Williams ended his time at Pitt having started 45 games over five full seasons in blue and gold. He amassed 109 total tackles, 5.5 for loss, six interceptions, 17 passes defended and a forced fumble.
The Steelers, meanwhile, are looking for reinforcements at slot and outside cornerback after declining to re-sign Patrick Peterson, Levi Wallace and James Pierre. They added former Texas defensive back Ryan Watts with their final pick of this year's draft. There will be a wide open opportunity for Williams to earn a roster spot in a familiar setting.
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