Derek Watt
Position: RB
Jersey #: 44
Date of Birth: November 7, 1992
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 234 lbs
College: Wisconsin
Drafted: Round , Pick 198 in 2016 by SD
First Team: SD (2016)
Last Team: PIT (2022)
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PIT | 10 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021 | PIT | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | LAC | 8 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | LAC | 4 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | LAC | 6 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | LAC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Derek Watt - Career History
Date of Birth: November 7, 1992
College: University of Wisconsin
Professional Career
- San Diego Chargers (SD) - 2016 to 2016
- Los Angeles Chargers (LAC) - 2017 to 2019
- Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) - 2020 to 2022
Position
Running Back (RB)
Career Highlights & Accomplishments
- Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 6th round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
- Played a vital role as a fullback and special teams contributor during his time with the Chargers.
- Joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020, reuniting with his brother T.J. Watt, who is a standout linebacker for the team.
- Known for his versatility, Watt contributed not only as a runner but also as a blocker and on special teams.
- Part of a strong Wisconsin Badgers football program known for producing NFL talent.
Notable Facts
Derek Watt is part of a family with a notable football lineage; his brothers T.J. Watt and J.J. Watt are both successful NFL players, with J.J. being a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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