Derek Watson (gridiron football)

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Derek Watson
No. 43
Position Running back
Personal information
Born (1981-05-01) May 1, 1981 (age 44)
Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school Palmetto
College South Carolina State
NFL draft 2003: undrafted
Career history
2003 New England Patriots*
2005 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2009 Calgary Stampeders
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Derek Watson (born May 1, 1981) is an American former professional football running back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the South Carolina Gamecocks. He attended high school at Palmetto High School in Williamston, South Carolina.

Watson has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL).