Drue Watts brings veteran disruption and playmaking to Memphis
In the 2025 season, Drue Watts gave Memphis a fast, experienced linebacker who stuffs the box score and the run game—he finished with 76 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, 2 pass breakups, and a forced fumble, showing both downhill violence and coverage range[4]. The big differentiator is his production over time: his career includes 182 tackles, 20.0 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, and 2 interceptions, so he looks like a high-floor fit for a defense that wants a tone-setter with instincts, motor, and some splash-play upside[1][11].
