Blake Watson Explained

Blake Watson
Currentteam:Denver Broncos
Number:43
Position:Running back
Birth Date:14 October 1999
Birth Place:Queens, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:195
High School:Green Hope
(Cary, North Carolina)
College:Old Dominion (2018–2022)
Memphis (2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Blake Watson (born October 14, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Old Dominion and Memphis.

College career

Old Dominion

On October 15, 2022, in the 49–21 upset win against Coastal Carolina, Watson set many school records, rushing the ball 18 times for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns.[1] On November 28, 2022, Watson announced he would enter the transfer portal.[2]

Memphis

On December 19, 2022, Watson announced he would be transferring to Memphis.[3] In the 21–31 loss against Tulane, Watson carried the ball 5 times for 13 yards, but would sit out for the rest of the game due to injury concern.[4]

Statistics

SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD
Old Dominion Monarchs
20183 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0
201911 3 25 116 4.6 1 13 79 6.1 0
20200 0 Redshirt following ODU's cancellation of 2020 team season
202111 10 215 1,112 5.2 8 10 55 5.5 1
202211 11 158 918 5.8 5 37 314 8.5 2
Memphis Tigers
20235 5 77 455 5.9 6 26 233 9.0 1
Career[5] [6] 41 28 475 2,601 5.5 20 86 681 7.9 4

Professional career

Watson signed as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos following the 2024 NFL draft on May 10, 2024.[7] [8] He was also selected by the Memphis Showboats in the second round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ODU Rolls Past Unbeaten Coastal Carolina, 49-21, Behind Record-Breaking Performance from Blake Watson. Minium, Harry. Old Dominion Monarchs. October 15, 2022. September 7, 2023.
  2. News: Running back Blake Watson, ODU's leading rusher, enters NCAA transfer portal. The Virginian-Pilot. November 28, 2022. November 18, 2023. subscription.
  3. News: Memphis football gets transfer commitment from Old Dominion RB Blake Watson. Barnes, Evan. The Commercial Appeal. December 19, 2022. September 6, 2023.
  4. News: Why Memphis football running back Blake Watson didn't play in 2nd half vs. Tulane. The Commercial Appeal. Dylan, Jonah. October 13, 2023. November 18, 2023.
  5. Web site: Blake Watson College Stats . October 11, 2023 . Sports-Reference.com.
  6. Web site: Blake Watson College Stats . October 11, 2023 . Sports-Reference.com.
  7. Web site: Pros, cons of Denver Broncos signing Memphis' Blake Watson as undrafted free agent . 2024-04-29 . The Commercial Appeal . en-US.
  8. Web site: Broncos sign 13 college free agents. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. May 10, 2024.
  9. News: 2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick . FoxSports.com . July 17, 2024 . July 19, 2024.