USF’s Rico Watson III brings edge pressure and linebacker versatility
Rico Watson III is a senior at South Florida who profiles as a physical **B-backer**/edge defender, giving the Bulls a hybrid piece who can stand up, rush the passer, and fit the run. In the 2025 season through 2 games, he logged **9 total tackles**, **2.0 tackles for loss**, and **1.0 sack**, showing disruptive value near the line of scrimmage.[2] USF describes B-backers as part-linebacker, part-edge disruptor, which fits Watson’s role and makes him useful for teams wanting toughness, versatility, and pressure from multiple alignments.[5]
