2014-15 Football Roster

2 Deon Watts

  • Position Wide Receiver
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 197
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Powhatan, Va.
  • Highschool Blessed Sacrament Huguenot

Biography

THREE-YEAR LETTERMAN - Could combine with Derrick Ziglar to form a potent tandem at running back…has been used as both a receiver and running back throughout his career…offense will look to maximize his touches to take advantage of his running ability and versatility…led all ground gainers with 111 yards on 14 carries in the first spring scrimmage and ripped off a 48-yard burst on his final attempt of the day.

2013 – Played in 11 of 12 games – missing only the Robert Morris game…finished second on the team in rushing with 182 yards…caught 12 passes for 89 yards on the year…rushed 12 times for a season-high 45 yards and a touchdown in the season finale against Bucknell…caught four passes for 42 yards against Glenville State and three passes for 13 yards against Virginia…lettered for the third time.

2012 – Played in all 11 games and lettered for the second time…started the season at running back but moved to wide receiver at midseason to enhance his touches…caught nine passes for 115 yards on the season…opened the year with two catches for 28 yards including a 20-yarder against Delaware State…had a 14-yard run against Navy… closed out the season with four catches for 30 yards against Liberty…lettered for the second time.

2011 – Did not play the first four games…made college debut at Coastal Carolina and played the last seven games of the season…lettered…on the field for 27 plays for the last two games against Presbyterian College and Gardner-Webb…had best game against The Citadel where he made two tackles including one for loss and forced a fumble…blocked a kick against Gardner-Webb in the season finale.

HIGH SCHOOL – A graduate of Blessed Sacrament Huguenot in Powhatan, Va...Accolades as follows - Senior year - First Team All-Conference RB, LB and P…Defensive Player of the Year in conference…First Team All-State RB, LB and P…Second Team All-Metro Utility Player...Junior year - First Team All-Conference RB and P…First Team All-State RB…Honorable Mention All-Metro RB...Sophomore year - First Team All-Conference RB/LB…Defensive POTY in conference…Second Team All-Conference P…First Team All-State LB…Second Team All-State RB...Overall state - 329 carries, 2,943 yards, 39 TD, 31 receptions, 429 yards, seven TD's, 140 solo tackles, 97 assists, 237 total, 50.5 tackles-for-loss, six sacks, eight recovered fumbles, 11 interceptions.

MAJOR - Psychology major.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2

    2011-12Freshman

    Linebacker
    5'11" 190 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2012-13Sophomore

    Wide Receiver/Running Back
    5'11" 197 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2013-14Junior

    Wide Receiver
    5'11" 197 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2014-15Senior

    Wide Receiver
    5'11" 197 lbs
    2