Najai Watson brings range, ball skills, and senior experience to SEMO’s secondary
In the 2026 season, Najai Watson is a senior safety for Southeast Missouri State, listed at 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, and he arrives with proven playmaking pedigree from Kentucky Wesleyan, where he posted 44 tackles, 4 interceptions, a sack, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble in the 2023 season. His calling card is coverage instinct and turnover production, which makes him more than just a tackler—he can change a game when quarterbacks get careless. If a team wants a smart, experienced DB with ball-hawk traits and enough versatility to compete in the box or deep, he’s a strong fit.
