Craig Watts
 Craig Watts | |||
| No. -- New York Jets | |||
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| Position: | Guard | ||
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| Date of birth: | June 20, 1991 | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Killeen Highschool | ||
| College: | West Texas A&M | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
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Craig Watts is an American football offensive guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He attended West Texas A&M where he was a four year letterman and twice named as a team captain during his junior and senior years. Watts acquired numerous accolades during his collegiate career, including Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year and First Team All-American.
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, Watts was signed by the San Diego Chargers on May 22, 2014 following an impressive showing during the Chargers' Rookie Mini-Camp. On August 30, 2014, despite a productive pre-season, he was waived by the Chargers. On August 31, 2014, Watts was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 17, 2014, he was placed on the reserve/suspended list. On December 30, 2014, Watts was signed a future contract.
On September 21, 2015, Watts was waived by the Chargers. On September 25, 2015, he was signed to the practice squad. On November 9, 2015, he was elevated to the active roster. against the Chicago Bears. On November 10, 2015, Watts was once again waived. On November 12, 2015, he was re-signed to the Chargers' practice squad. On December 20, 2015, Watts was once again released from the team.[1]
New York Jets
Watts signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets on January 11, 2016.[2]
References
- ↑ Gehlken, Michael, "Chargers' Stuckey to listen for cannon", "San Diego Union-Tribune", December 20, 2015
- ↑ Lange, Randy (January 11, 2016). "Jets Sign 4 More to Reserve/Future Contracts". New York Jets. Archived from the original on January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2016.