Antonio Watts is Louisville’s do-everything, playmaking LB
Watts is a high-impact linebacker whose value goes beyond tackles: in 2025 he posted 42 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions, 3 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, earning honorable mention All-ACC honors. He’s an aggressive, versatile defender who flashes as a run stopper, blitzer and coverage piece, and his ball production stands out for a linebacker. He also battled a late-season knee injury in 2025, so the key question for teams is how well he returns to full strength, but when healthy he looks like a reliable, high-upside fit for an aggressive defense.[1][11][13]
