Armon Watts Explained

Armon Watts
Current Team:New England Patriots
Number:94
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:22 July 1996
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:307
High School:Christian Brothers College (MO)
College:Arkansas (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:6
Draftpick:190
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:140
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:8.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:W/WattAr01

Armon Watts (born July 22, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas.[1]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Watts was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (190th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[2]

On November 10, 2019, Watts combined for a sack of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott with teammate Everson Griffen in a 28–24 win on Sunday Night Football. It was his first career game. He was placed on injured reserve on December 31, 2019.[3]

Watts was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Vikings on August 4, 2020,[4] and was activated two days later.[5]

Watts was waived by the Vikings on August 30, 2022.[6]

Chicago Bears

On August 31, 2022, Watts was claimed by waivers by the Chicago Bears.[7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 12, 2023, Watts signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[8]

New England Patriots

On March 15, 2024, Watts signed with the New England Patriots.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Armon Watts College Stats . April 27, 2019 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Gates . Christopher . April 27, 2019 . 2019 NFL Draft Results: Minnesota Vikings select Armon Watts . April 27, 2019 . Daily Norseman.
  3. Web site: December 31, 2019 . Vikings Sign Bills DE Eddie Yarbrough to 53-Man Roster, Place DT Armon Watts on IR . Vikings.com.
  4. News: August 4, 2020 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves; Justin Jefferson Activated . Vikings.com . August 4, 2020.
  5. News: Alper, Josh . August 6, 2020 . Vikings activate Armon Watts, waive Bralon Addison . NBCSports.com . August 10, 2020.
  6. News: August 30, 2022 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster . Vikings.com .
  7. Web site: Mayer . Larry . August 31, 2022 . Roster Moves: Bears claim six players off waivers . January 29, 2023 . ChicagoBears.com.
  8. Web site: Varley . Teresa . April 12, 2023 . Watts signed to one-year contract . May 18, 2023 . Steelers.com.
  9. Web site: Patriots Announce Four Signings. Patriots.com. March 15, 2024.