Justin Watson (wide receiver)

Justin Watson (born April 4, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pennsylvania, where he won the Ivy League Football Championship. He also holds the record for the most receiving yards in conference play in Ivy League history.[1][2]

Justin Watson
No. 17 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1996-04-04) April 4, 1996
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:South Fayette (PA)
College:Penn
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 144
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Receptions:23
Receiving yards:258
Receiving touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Watson played four years for the Quakers and was a three-time All-Ivy League selection (2015–17) and a two-time Ivy League champion (2015, 2016). He set the Penn career records for receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and all-purpose yards.[3]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand size40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		 225 lb
(102 kg)		 33 7⁄8 in
(0.86 m)		 9 3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.41 s1.53 s2.60 s4.26 s7.08 s40 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 04 in
(3.15 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Watson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[5] He made his NFL debut on September 30, 2018 against the Chicago Bears.[6] Watson caught his first career pass, a five-yard reception, on October 29, 2018 in a 37-34 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.[7] On December 8, 2019, he caught his first career touchdown, a 17-yard reception from quarterback Jameis Winston.[8]

In Week 10 of the 2020 season against the Carolina Panthers, Watson recorded his first career sack on punter Joseph Charlton during a fake punt attempt during the 46–23 win. Watson was the first offensive player in Buccaneers' history to record a sack.[9][10]

References
  1. Pride, Brandon. "Former Quaker Justin Watson scores first NFL touchdown in breakout performance". The Daily Pennsylvanian. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  2. https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/04/25/penn-justin-watson-ivy-leaguer-defying-expectations/VBpIXg6N2NdH1of9nWuEML/story.html
  3. "Justin Watson". pennathletics.com. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
  4. Adler, Jacob. "Justin Watson shows out at Penn football's Pro Day in advance of NFL Draft". www.thedp.com.
  5. "Buccaneers take Pennsylvania WR Justin Watson". BucsNation.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  6. "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears - September 30th, 2018 - Snap Count". www.Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  7. "Buccaneers' Justin Watson: Logs first career catch in loss". CBSSports.com. October 29, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  8. Pride, Brandon. "Former Quaker Justin Watson scores first NFL touchdown in breakout performance". The Daily Pennsylvanian. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  9. "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers - November 15th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  10. "Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl XV". NFL. Retrieved February 7, 2021.


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