Eric Watts
Position: DL
Jersey #: 95
Date of Birth: October 1, 2000
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 277 lbs
College: Connecticut
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: (2024)
Last Team: MIA (2026)
Career Summary
UConn defensive lineman.
Eric Watts played on UConn's defensive line after attending Sumter High School in South Carolina.
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High School
Football and basketball at Sumter.
Watts helped Sumter win county and region championships and was selected for the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl. He also lettered in basketball.
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College Career
Led UConn in sacks in 2022.
Watts recorded 39 tackles in 10 games in 2021. In 2022, he played all 13 games and led UConn with seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss. He also forced two fumbles and blocked two field goals.
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30184, 00-0039291, 2000-10-01, Eric Watts, Eric, Watts
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#267Defensive Line
MFT Score: 37.5
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.