Leroy Watson IV (born June 10, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at UTSA.

College career

Hutchinson CC

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

UTSA

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

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

After not being selected in the

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, Watson signed with the

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as an

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. However, during final roster cuts, On August 30, 2022, Watson was waived.

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Watson was signed by the

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to their practice squad. On February 1, 2023, Watson signed a futures deal with the 49ers. 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.

Cleveland Browns

On November 2, 2023, Watson was signed by the

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off the 49ers practice squad.

Tennessee Titans

On April 12, 2024, Watson was traded to the

for a seventh-round selection (227th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

References

External links

Hutchinson CC Blue Dragons bioUTSA Roadrunners bioSan Francisco 49ers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Watson, Leroy 1998 births Living people Players of American football from Gwinnett County, Georgia Sportspeople from Snellville, Georgia American football offensive tackles American football tight ends Hutchinson Blue Dragons football players UTSA Roadrunners football players Atlanta Falcons players Cleveland Browns players San Francisco 49ers players Tennessee Titans players