Education
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.
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.
He played college football at Georgia Technology He was drafted by the Vikings in the seventh round, 223rd overall of the 2014 NFL Draft. 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 also ran track & field all four years as a sprinter and played basketball for two seasons.
He committed to Georgia Technical on March 19, 2008. He also had scholarship offers from Auburn and Georgia
Watts attended Georgia Institute of Technology, where he played for the Georgia Technical 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 (095m) vertical jump, and 10"3" (314m) 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.