Height 1.88 m Weight 107 kg | Roster status: Active Date joined May 20, 2014 Name Brandon Watts | |
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Date of birth: (1991-01-21) January 21, 1991 (age 24) High school: Sandersville (GA) Washington County NFL draft: 2014 / Round: 7 / Pick: 223 Parents Sabrina Watts, Jimmy Watts Profiles | ||
Brandon Watts 2011 Football Highlights
Brandon Watts (born January 21, 1991) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agnet. He played college football at Georgia Tech. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 223rd overall of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Contents
- Brandon Watts 2011 Football Highlights
- Brandon Watts Highlight Reel
- Early years
- College career
- Pre draft
- Minnesota Vikings
- Miami Dolphins
- References
Brandon Watts Highlight Reel
Early years
Watts attended Washington County High School in Sandersville, Georgia, where he earned four varsity letters in football, playing quarterback and safety, and served two years as a team captain. As a senior in 2008, he recorded 86 tackles (nine for loss) and three interceptions on defense, as well as three rushing touchdowns as a quarterback, despite only playing in eight games because of a torn labrum in the shoulder. He was an honorable mention All-State (GHSA), was named to the Augusta Chronicle All-Georgia Team, was named Region 3AAA Defensive Player of the Year and was a first team All-Middle Georgia. He also ran track & field all four years as a sprinter and played basketball for two seasons.
Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Watts was listed as the 68th best player in the state of Georgia. He committed to Georgia Tech on March 19, 2008. He also had scholarship offers from Auburn and Georgia
College career
Watts attended Georgia Institute of Technology, where he played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 2009 to 2013. He was productive in his two years as a starter, collecting 143 total tackles in 26 games.
In 2012, Watts played a majority of the snaps on defense and recorded 77 tackles.
Watts finished his senior season after coming back from an injury with 66 total tackles (42 solo), and 3.5 tackles for loss. He added an interception, a pass break-up, a forced fumble and 2.5 sacks.
Pre-draft
At his Pro Day, Watts stood out with a 4.41 40-yard dash, 37.5 inch (0.95m) vertical jump, and 10'3" (3.14m) broad jump, which would have all been near the top at this position at the combine. He also posted a 6.89-second three-cone drill.
Minnesota Vikings
Watts was selected with the 223rd pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He signed a 4-year, $2,282,448 contract, including a $62,448 signing bonus guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,612. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Vikings as part of final roster cuts.
Miami Dolphins
Watts was signed to the Dolphins practice squad on September 6, 2016. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 10, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017.