Meet the Pick: CB Cam Sutton and his Future with the Pittsburgh Steelers

What will Cam Sutton’s role be in 2017?

Cam Sutton has a chance to make an early impact in his rookie season. With the health implications, Golson will have in question, Sutton is in prime position to compete for the nickel corner role.

Sutton could also challenge for play on the outside, but his size suits him best in the slot. He played both in college at Tennessee where he racked up 127 tackles, seven interceptions and 30 passes defended in his four-year career.

Sutton has the man coverage strengths that Pittsburgh coveted heading into April’s draft. He has the ball skills and press ability to help them transform their defense into a more man-based defense over the next few seasons.

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Sutton will most definitely see the field a healthy amount each game in 2017. His long-term potential, however his starting caliber corner.

The corner depth chart is almost entirely up for grabs after Burns and Cockrell. With Cockrell’s spot even not set in stone, it will be one of the hot battles to watch through OTAs and camp in the coming months.