Emerging Howard DB with ball production and a playmaker’s edge
Watson is a rising Howard defensive back who stood out in 2025 with 30 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, an interception, and a team-high 8 pass breakups, enough to earn semifinalist recognition for the Aeneas Williams award for top HBCU DBs.[7] He brings size and length for the position, and his coverage numbers suggest real ball skills: in 289 coverage snaps, he allowed just 2 touchdowns and posted a 21.9% incompletion rate that ranked third in the MEAC.[8] He looks like a fit for a defense that values active, physical corner play and turnover potential.[7][8]
