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Armon Watts

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Armon Watts
New York Giants
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996 (age 28)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:307 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High school:Christian Brothers College (MO)
College:Arkansas (2014–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / round: 6 / pick: 190
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2024
Total tackles:142
Sacks:8.5
Forced fumbles:3
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Armon Watts (born July 22, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Bench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m) 		300 lb
(136 kg) 		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 5.23 s 1.81 s 3.04 s 20 reps
Sources:[2][3][4]

Minnesota Vikings

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Watts was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (190th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[5]

On November 10, 2019, Watts combined for a sack of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott with teammate Everson Griffen in a 28–24 win on Sunday Night Football. It was his first career game. He was placed on injured reserve on December 31, 2019.[6]

Watts was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Vikings on August 4, 2020,[7] and was activated two days later.[8]

Watts was waived by the Vikings on August 30, 2022.[9]

Chicago Bears

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On August 31, 2022, Watts was claimed by waivers by the Chicago Bears.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On April 12, 2023, Watts signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11]

New England Patriots

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On March 15, 2024, Watts signed with the New England Patriots.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27.[13]

New York Giants

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On October 15, 2024, Watts signed with the New York Giants practice squad.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on October 22.

References

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  1. ^ "Armon Watts College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "Armon Watts Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "2019 Draft Scout Armon Watts, Arkansas NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  4. ^ "Armon Watts 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Gates, Christopher (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Minnesota Vikings select Armon Watts". Daily Norseman. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  6. ^ "Vikings Sign Bills DE Eddie Yarbrough to 53-Man Roster, Place DT Armon Watts on IR". Vikings.com. December 31, 2019.
  7. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves; Justin Jefferson Activated". Vikings.com. August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  8. ^ Alper, Josh (August 6, 2020). "Vikings activate Armon Watts, waive Bralon Addison". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  9. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
  10. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears claim six players off waivers". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Varley, Teresa (April 12, 2023). "Watts signed to one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  12. ^ "Patriots Announce Four Signings". Patriots.com. March 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 27, 2024.
  14. ^ Salomone, Dan. "Giants sign DT Armon Watts to practice squad; CB Duke Shelley released". Giants.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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