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Nikko Watson
RB · SR · Western Illinois Leathernecks

Nikko Watson

RB SR Western Illinois
About Watson Updated Aug 15, 2026

Nikko Watson brings proven workhorse RB production to Western Illinois

Nikko Watson has the profile of a tough, downhill running back with proven volume production at Western Illinois: in 2011 he averaged 121.2 rushing yards per game over a four-game rookie season, and by the end of his career he had 2,844 rushing yards, the fourth-highest total in WIU history. Western Illinois also highlighted his 2015 form with 1,196 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, plus 108.7 yards per game, showing real feature-back impact. He’s the kind of runner who can carry an offense, especially if a team wants physicality, consistency, and a back who can handle pressure.

Schedule

DNA

Updated Oct 19, 2026
Watson National RB Average
Run Production
75th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Power
Evidence unavailable; still building
Big Play
35th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Playmaker
75th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Receiving Threat
~30th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Red Zone
Evidence unavailable; still building
Ball Security
63rd percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Workload Durability
97th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Consistency
78th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games

Stats

2015

Percentile among FCS RBs — a longer bar ranks higher

1196
Rushing Yards
14th of 625 RBs
14
Rushing Touchdowns
13th of 625 RBs
4.6
Yards per Carry
143rd of 277 RBs
262
Rushing Attempts
5th of 625 RBs
7
Receptions
191st of 488 RBs
46
Receiving Yards
235th of 488 RBs
0
Receiving Touchdowns
133rd of 488 RBs
84
Points Scored
15th of 427 RBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20151126211964.614746
2013101395033.6536
2012111646604136
20114904855.4319

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