Leroy Watson
No. 69 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-10) June 10, 1998
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Shiloh (Snellville, Georgia)
College:Hutchinson CC (2017–2018) UTSA (2019–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Leroy Watson (born June 10, 1998) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at UTSA.[1]

College career

Hutchinson CC

In Watson's career with Hutchinson he caught 12 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns.[2] Watson decided to transfer to UTSA after the 2018 season to play Division I football.[3][4]

UTSA

In the 2020 season, Watson would be named an honorable mention all Conference USA member.[5][6] In Watson's three-year career with the Roadrunners he hauled in 25 receptions for 297 yards and two touchdowns.[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		 270 lb
(122 kg)		 35 in
(0.89 m)		 10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.91 s1.68 s2.82 s4.75 s7.46 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		18 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

Atlanta Falcons

After not being selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Watson signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[9][10] However, during final roster cuts, On August 30, 2022, Watson was waived.[11][12]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Watson was signed by the San Francisco 49ers to their practice squad.[13][14] On February 1, 2023, Watson signed a futures deal with the 49ers.[15] On August 29, 2023, Watson was waived by the 49ers during final roster cuts, but one day later he was signed to the practice squad.[16][17]

Cleveland Browns

On November 2, 2023, Watson was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the 49ers practice squad.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "LEROY WATSON IV". ESPN. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Leroy Watson". The Football Database. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Luca, Greg (16 November 2021). "'A true Renaissance man': Multitalented tight end Leroy Watson a leader for UTSA offense". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Vinzetta, Vinnie (20 November 2019). "UTSA football player credits the piano for his on-field success". KENS5. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Record 19 Roadrunners named to All-Conference USA squads". UTSA Athletics. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "C-USA Announces 2020 All-Conference Teams". Conference USA. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Leroy Watson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Leroy Watson, Texas-San Antonio NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Falcons' Leroy Watson: Signs Deal". CBS Sports. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  10. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (2 November 2023). "Browns Sign OT Leroy Watson Off 49ers Practice Squad". Pro Football Trade Rumors. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  11. ↑ Choate, Dave (30 August 2022). "Falcons reportedly waive OL Leroy Watson, LB Dorian Etheridge". The Falcoholic. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  12. ↑ Brener, Jeremy (30 August 2022). "Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Moves: 27 Players Waived, Including TE Anthony Firkser". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  13. ↑ Barrows, Matt. "Barrows: Re-ranking the 49ers' 15 rookies (You'll never guess who's No. 1)". The Athletic. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  14. ↑ Delucchi, Marc (3 September 2022). "49ers officially sign OL Leroy Watson and LB Buddy Johnson to practice squad". Niners Nation. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  15. ↑ Madson, Kyle (February 2023). "49ers add 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Niners Wire. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  16. ↑ Madson, Kyle (30 August 2023). "Here's every player the 49ers let go at final cuts". Niners Wire. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  17. ↑ Bonilla, David (30 August 2023). "49ers 2023 Practice Squad Tracker: Knight, Colletto Among Signees". 49ers Webzone. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  18. ↑ "Browns sign T Leroy Watson to the active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
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