Position: S
College: Notre Dame
Height: 6'0
Weight: 203 lb
Background:
Growing up in Omaha, Watts started out as a WR and committed to Notre Dame. After being redshirted, he switched to LB in 2021. In 2022, he switched to safety. In 2023, he entered the starting lineup and was an All-American. In 2024, he was once again an All-American.
Pros:
Ball hawk
Versatile
Physical tackler
Good football IQ
Clutch
Solid athlete
Good production
High character
Cons:
Limited expirience
Needs to improve technique in man coverage
Could improve consistency in tackling technique
May need a learning curve for more complex schemes
Summary:
Watts does have proven production, but the question is: can his game translate to the next level? If so, then this is a solid prospect.
NFL Comp: Justin Simmons