Armon Watts

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Armon Watts
No. 94 – New England Patriots
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 (2015–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / round: 6 / pick: 190
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:140
Sacks:8.5
Forced fumbles:3
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at PFR

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

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Bench press
6 ft 4+58 in
(1.95 m)
300 lb
(136 kg)
33+38 in
(0.85 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
5.23 s1.81 s3.04 s20 reps
Sources: [2] [3] [4]

Minnesota Vikings

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

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

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

New England Patriots

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

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References

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  2. "Armon Watts Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
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  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.