Leroy Watson IV (born June 10, 1998) is an American football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTSA.[1]
| No. 72 – Tennessee Titans | |||
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | June 10, 1998 Snellville, Georgia, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 311 lb (141 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Shiloh (Snellville, Georgia) | ||
| College: | Hutchinson CC (2017–2018) UTSA (2019–2021) | ||
| Undrafted: | 2022 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
College career edit
Hutchinson CC edit
In Watson's career with Hutchinson he caught 12 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns.[2] Watson decided to transfer to UTSA after the 2018 season to play Division I football.[3][4]
UTSA edit
In the 2020 season, Watson would be named an honorable mention all Conference USA member.[5][6] In Watson's three-year career with the Roadrunners he hauled in 25 receptions for 297 yards and two touchdowns.[7]
Professional career edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Bench press | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
270 lb (122 kg) |
35 in (0.89 m) |
10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m) |
4.91 s | 1.68 s | 2.82 s | 4.75 s | 7.46 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
18 reps | ||
| All values from Pro Day[8] | ||||||||||||
Atlanta Falcons edit
After not being selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Watson signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[9][10] However, during final roster cuts, On August 30, 2022, Watson was waived.[11][12]
San Francisco 49ers edit
On September 5, 2022, Watson was signed by the San Francisco 49ers to their practice squad.[13][14] On February 1, 2023, Watson signed a futures deal with the 49ers.[15] On August 29, 2023, Watson was waived by the 49ers during final roster cuts, but one day later he was signed to the practice squad.[16][17]
Cleveland Browns edit
On November 2, 2023, Watson was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the 49ers practice squad.[18]
Tennessee Titans edit
On April 12, 2024, Watson was traded to the Tennessee Titans for a seventh-round selection (227th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[19][20]
References edit
- ^ "LEROY WATSON IV". ESPN. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Leroy Watson". The Football Database. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Luca, Greg (16 November 2021). "'A true Renaissance man': Multitalented tight end Leroy Watson a leader for UTSA offense". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Vinzetta, Vinnie (20 November 2019). "UTSA football player credits the piano for his on-field success". KENS5. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Record 19 Roadrunners named to All-Conference USA squads". UTSA Athletics. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "C-USA Announces 2020 All-Conference Teams". Conference USA. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Leroy Watson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "2022 Draft Scout Leroy Watson, Texas-San Antonio NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Falcons' Leroy Watson: Signs Deal". CBS Sports. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Ulrich, Logan (2 November 2023). "Browns Sign OT Leroy Watson Off 49ers Practice Squad". Pro Football Trade Rumors. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Choate, Dave (30 August 2022). "Falcons reportedly waive OL Leroy Watson, LB Dorian Etheridge". The Falcoholic. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Brener, Jeremy (30 August 2022). "Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Moves: 27 Players Waived, Including TE Anthony Firkser". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Barrows, Matt. "Barrows: Re-ranking the 49ers' 15 rookies (You'll never guess who's No. 1)". The Athletic. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Delucchi, Marc (3 September 2022). "49ers officially sign OL Leroy Watson and LB Buddy Johnson to practice squad". Niners Nation. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Madson, Kyle (February 2023). "49ers add 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Niners Wire. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Madson, Kyle (30 August 2023). "Here's every player the 49ers let go at final cuts". Niners Wire. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Bonilla, David (30 August 2023). "49ers 2023 Practice Squad Tracker: Knight, Colletto Among Signees". 49ers Webzone. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Browns sign T Leroy Watson to the active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Titans Acquire Tackle Leroy Watson in Trade With Browns". TennesseeTitans.com. 12 April 2024.
- ^ "Browns trade T Leroy Watson IV to the Titans and acquire 2024 7th-round pick". ClevelandBrowns.com. April 12, 2024.