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{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Leroy Watson
| name = Leroy Watson
|currentteam=Tennessee Titans
| currentteam = Tennessee Titans
|number=72
| number = 72
|position=[[Offensive tackle]]
| position = [[Offensive tackle]]
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1998|6|10}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|6|10}}
|birth_place=[[Snellville, Georgia]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Snellville, Georgia]], U.S.
|height_ft=6
| height_ft = 6
|height_in=5
| height_in = 5
|weight_lbs=311
| weight_lbs = 311
|high_school=[[Shiloh High School (Georgia)|Shiloh]] (Snellville, Georgia)
| high_school = [[Shiloh High School (Georgia)|Shiloh]] (Snellville, Georgia)
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| college = [[Hutchinson Community College|Hutchinson CC]] (2017–2018)
|college=
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[[Hutchinson Community College|Hutchinson CC]] (2017–2018)
[[UTSA Roadrunners football|UTSA]] (2019–2021)
[[UTSA Roadrunners football|UTSA]] (2019–2021)
|undraftedyear=2022
| undraftedyear = 2022
|pastteams=
| pastteams =
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
|statweek=
| statweek =
|statseason= 2023
| statseason = 2023
|statlabel1= Games played
| statlabel1 = Games played
|statvalue1= 7
| statvalue1 = 7
|statlabel2= Games started
| statlabel2 = Games started
|statvalue2=
| statvalue2 =
|status=Active
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| pfr = WatsLe00
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'''Leroy Watson IV''' (born June 10, 1998) is an [[American football]] [[offensive tackle]] for the [[Tennessee Titans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[UTSA Roadrunners football|UTSA]].<ref>{{cite web |title=LEROY WATSON IV |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4570018/leroy-watson-iv |website=ESPN |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>
'''Leroy Watson IV''' (born June 10, 1998) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[offensive tackle]] for the [[Tennessee Titans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[UTSA Roadrunners football|UTSA]].<ref>{{cite web |title=LEROY WATSON IV |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4570018/leroy-watson-iv |website=ESPN |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
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===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
After not being selected in the [[2022 NFL Draft]], Watson signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[Free Agent|undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Falcons' Leroy Watson: Signs Deal |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/falcons-leroy-watson-signs-deal/ |website=CBS Sports |date=15 May 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ulrich |first1=Logan |title=Browns Sign OT Leroy Watson Off 49ers Practice Squad |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/browns-sign-ot-leroy-watson-off-49ers-practice-squad/ |website=Pro Football Trade Rumors |date=2 November 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref> However, during final roster cuts, On August 30, 2022, Watson was waived.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Choate |first1=Dave |title=Falcons reportedly waive OL Leroy Watson, LB Dorian Etheridge |url=https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2022/8/30/23328852/falcons-reportedly-waive-ol-leroy-watson-lb-dorian-etheridge |website=The Falcoholic |date=30 August 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Brener |first1=Jeremy |title=Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Moves: 27 Players Waived, Including TE Anthony Firkser |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/news/atlanta-roster-cut-day-training-camp-53-man-roster-sign-update |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=30 August 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>
After not being selected in the [[2022 NFL draft]], Watson signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[Free Agent|undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Falcons' Leroy Watson: Signs Deal |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/falcons-leroy-watson-signs-deal/ |website=CBS Sports |date=15 May 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ulrich |first1=Logan |title=Browns Sign OT Leroy Watson Off 49ers Practice Squad |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/browns-sign-ot-leroy-watson-off-49ers-practice-squad/ |website=Pro Football Trade Rumors |date=2 November 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref> However, during final roster cuts, On August 30, 2022, Watson was waived.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Choate |first1=Dave |title=Falcons reportedly waive OL Leroy Watson, LB Dorian Etheridge |url=https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2022/8/30/23328852/falcons-reportedly-waive-ol-leroy-watson-lb-dorian-etheridge |website=The Falcoholic |date=30 August 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Brener |first1=Jeremy |title=Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Moves: 27 Players Waived, Including TE Anthony Firkser |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/news/atlanta-roster-cut-day-training-camp-53-man-roster-sign-update |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=30 August 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
On September 5, 2022, Watson was signed by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barrows |first1=Matt |title=Barrows: Re-ranking the 49ers' 15 rookies (You'll never guess who's No. 1) |url=https://theathletic.com/4064997/2023/01/07/49ers-2022-rookies/ |website=The Athletic |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Delucchi |first1=Marc |title=49ers officially sign OL Leroy Watson and LB Buddy Johnson to practice squad |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/3/23335863/49ers-workout-jean-delance-buddy-johnson-add-leroy-watson-practice-squad |website=Niners Nation |date=3 September 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref> On February 1, 2023, Watson signed a futures deal with the 49ers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Madson |first1=Kyle |title=49ers add 10 players to reserve/future contracts |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/lists/san-francisco-49ers-2023-roster-add-10-players/ |website=Niners Wire |date=February 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Madson |first1=Kyle |title=Here's every player the 49ers let go at final cuts |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/lists/every-player-cut-49ers-roster-2023/ |website=Niners Wire |date=30 August 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bonilla |first1=David |title=49ers 2023 Practice Squad Tracker: Knight, Colletto Among Signees |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/171347-49ers-2023-practice-squad-tracker/ |website=49ers Webzone |date=30 August 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>
On September 5, 2022, Watson was signed by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Barrows |first1=Matt |title=Barrows: Re-ranking the 49ers' 15 rookies (You'll never guess who's No. 1) |url=https://theathletic.com/4064997/2023/01/07/49ers-2022-rookies/ |website=The Athletic |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Delucchi |first1=Marc |title=49ers officially sign OL Leroy Watson and LB Buddy Johnson to practice squad |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/3/23335863/49ers-workout-jean-delance-buddy-johnson-add-leroy-watson-practice-squad |website=Niners Nation |date=3 September 2022 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref> On February 1, 2023, Watson signed a futures deal with the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madson |first=Kyle |date=February 2023 |title=49ers add 10 players to reserve/future contracts |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/lists/san-francisco-49ers-2023-roster-add-10-players/ |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Niners Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madson |first=Kyle |date=30 August 2023 |title=Here's every player the 49ers let go at final cuts |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/lists/every-player-cut-49ers-roster-2023/ |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Niners Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bonilla |first1=David |title=49ers 2023 Practice Squad Tracker: Knight, Colletto Among Signees |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/171347-49ers-2023-practice-squad-tracker/ |website=49ers Webzone |date=30 August 2023 |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
On November 2, 2023, Watson was signed by the [[Cleveland Browns]] off the 49ers practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |title=Browns sign T Leroy Watson to the active roster |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-t-leroy-watson-to-the-active-roster |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |access-date=3 November 2023}}</ref>
On November 2, 2023, Watson was signed by the [[Cleveland Browns]] off the 49ers practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2023 |title=Browns sign T Leroy Watson to the active roster |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-t-leroy-watson-to-the-active-roster |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref>


===Tennessee Titans===
===Tennessee Titans===
On April 12, 2024, Watson was traded to the [[Tennessee Titans]] for a seventh-round selection (227th overall) of the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Titans Acquire Tackle Leroy Watson in Trade With Browns|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-acquire-tackle-leroy-watson-in-trade-with-browns|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=12 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Browns trade T Leroy Watson IV to the Titans and acquire 2024 7th-round pick|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-trade-t-leroy-watson-iv-to-the-titans-and-acquire-2024-7th-round-pick|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=April 12, 2024}}</ref>
On April 12, 2024, Watson was traded to the [[Tennessee Titans]] for a seventh-round selection (227th overall) of the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 April 2024 |title=Titans Acquire Tackle Leroy Watson in Trade With Browns |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-acquire-tackle-leroy-watson-in-trade-with-browns |access-date=2024-10-20 |work=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Russo |first=Kelsey |date=April 12, 2024 |title=Browns trade T Leroy Watson IV to the Titans and acquire 2024 7th-round pick |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-trade-t-leroy-watson-iv-to-the-titans-and-acquire-2024-7th-round-pick |access-date=2024-10-20 |work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-trim-roster-ahead-of-nfl-s-deadline-x2824|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Add 12 Players to the Team's Practice Squad|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-12-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 28, 2024}}</ref> On October 9, Watson was signed to the active roster.<ref name="d737">{{cite web | last=Alper | first=Josh | title=Titans sign Trevor Siemian to practice squad, Leroy Watson to 53-man roster | website=NBC Sports | date=2024-10-09 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/titans-sign-trevor-siemian-to-practice-squad-leroy-watson-to-53-man-roster | access-date=2024-10-14}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.tennesseetitans.com/team/players-roster/leroy-watson-iv/ Tennessee Titans bio]
*[https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2018-19/bios/watson_leroy_4lwc Hutchinson CC Blue Dragons bio]
*[https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2018-19/bios/watson_leroy_4lwc Hutchinson CC Blue Dragons bio]
*[https://goutsa.com/sports/football/roster/season/2019/player/leroy-watson UTSA Roadrunners bio]
*[https://goutsa.com/sports/football/roster/season/2019/player/leroy-watson UTSA Roadrunners bio]
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*[https://www.49ers.com/team/players-roster/leroy-watson/ San Francisco 49ers bio]


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Latest revision as of 15:26, 20 October 2024

Leroy Watson
No. 72 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-10) June 10, 1998 (age 26)
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 as of 2023
Games played:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leroy Watson IV (born June 10, 1998) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTSA.[1]

College career

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Hutchinson CC

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Bench 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 s 1.68 s 2.82 s 4.75 s 7.46 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 18 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

Atlanta Falcons

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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

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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

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

Tennessee Titans

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On April 12, 2024, Watson was traded to the Tennessee Titans for a seventh-round selection (227th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[19][20] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[21][22] On October 9, Watson was signed to the active roster.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "LEROY WATSON IV". ESPN. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Leroy Watson". The Football Database. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Luca, Greg (November 16, 2021). "'A true Renaissance man': Multitalented tight end Leroy Watson a leader for UTSA offense". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Vinzetta, Vinnie (November 20, 2019). "UTSA football player credits the piano for his on-field success". KENS5. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Record 19 Roadrunners named to All-Conference USA squads". UTSA Athletics. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "C-USA Announces 2020 All-Conference Teams". Conference USA. December 20, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Leroy Watson". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 3, 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. May 15, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Ulrich, Logan (November 2, 2023). "Browns Sign OT Leroy Watson Off 49ers Practice Squad". Pro Football Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  11. ^ Choate, Dave (August 30, 2022). "Falcons reportedly waive OL Leroy Watson, LB Dorian Etheridge". The Falcoholic. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  12. ^ Brener, Jeremy (August 30, 2022). "Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Moves: 27 Players Waived, Including TE Anthony Firkser". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  13. ^ Barrows, Matt. "Barrows: Re-ranking the 49ers' 15 rookies (You'll never guess who's No. 1)". The Athletic. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  14. ^ Delucchi, Marc (September 3, 2022). "49ers officially sign OL Leroy Watson and LB Buddy Johnson to practice squad". Niners Nation. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  15. ^ Madson, Kyle (February 2023). "49ers add 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Niners Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  16. ^ Madson, Kyle (August 30, 2023). "Here's every player the 49ers let go at final cuts". Niners Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  17. ^ Bonilla, David (August 30, 2023). "49ers 2023 Practice Squad Tracker: Knight, Colletto Among Signees". 49ers Webzone. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  18. ^ "Browns sign T Leroy Watson to the active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  19. ^ "Titans Acquire Tackle Leroy Watson in Trade With Browns". TennesseeTitans.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  20. ^ Russo, Kelsey (April 12, 2024). "Browns trade T Leroy Watson IV to the Titans and acquire 2024 7th-round pick". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  21. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 27, 2024). "Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com.
  22. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 28, 2024). "Titans Add 12 Players to the Team's Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
  23. ^ Alper, Josh (October 9, 2024). "Titans sign Trevor Siemian to practice squad, Leroy Watson to 53-man roster". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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