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| Date of birth | May 1, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| US college | South Carolina State |
| High school | Palmetto |
| NFL draft | 2003 / undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2003 | New England Patriots* |
| 2005 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2009 | Calgary Stampeders |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
Derek Watson (born May 1, 1981) is a former professional Canadian 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.
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