Watts McBride brings size, versatility, and Iowa-style physicality to the secondary
McBride is a 6-foot, 205-pound Iowa defensive back from Cedar Rapids who arrives with a versatile background as both a running back and safety, plus captaincy experience and track/rugby speed; Iowa listed him on the 2025 roster, but he did not see game action in 2024 or 2025. His appeal is less about current college production and more about developmental upside: he was a high-volume high school defender and a physical, multi-sport athlete who fits a hard-nosed, assignment-sound program, making him a longer-term fit for a team that values toughness, range, and special-teams potential over instant stats.[2][3]
