Leroy Watson (American football)

Leroy Watson IV (born June 10, 1998) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football for the UTSA Roadrunners.^[1]

Leroy Watson

Personal information
Born:	(1998-06-10) June 10, 1998 (age 27) Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
Position:	Offensive tackle
High school:	Shiloh (Snellville)
College:	Hutchinson CC (2017–2018) UTSA (2019–2021)
NFL draft:	2022: undrafted
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (2022)* San Francisco 49ers (2022)* Cleveland Browns (2023) Tennessee Titans (2024) Minnesota Vikings (2024)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played: 11 Games started: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

Hutchinson CC

In Watson's career with Hutchinson he caught 12 passes for 123 yards and two touchdowns.^[2] Watson transferred to UTSA after the 2018 season to play Division I football.^[3][4]

UTSA

In the 2020 season, Watson was named an honorable mention all-Conference USA member.^[5][6] In Watson's three-year career with the Roadrunners he recorded 25 receptions for 297 yards and two touchdowns.^[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m)	270 lb (122 kg)	35 in (0.89 m)	10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m)	4.91 s	1.68 s	2.82 s	4.75 s	7.46 s	33.5 in (0.85 m)	18 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

Atlanta Falcons

After not being selected in the 2022 NFL draft, Watson signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.^[9][10] However, during final roster cuts, On August 30, 2022, Watson was waived.^[11][12]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Watson was signed by the San Francisco 49ers to their practice squad.^[13][14] On February 1, 2023, Watson signed a futures deal with the 49ers.^[15] On August 29, Watson was waived by the 49ers during final roster cuts, but one day later he was signed to the practice squad.^[16][17]

Cleveland Browns

On November 2, 2023, Watson was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the 49ers practice squad.^[18] Watson started one game and played seven games at right and left tackle for the Browns during the 2023 season.^[19]

Tennessee Titans

On April 12, 2024, Watson was traded to the Tennessee Titans for a seventh-round selection (227th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.^[20][21] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[22][23] On October 9, Watson was signed to the active roster.^[24] Watson started four games as the Titans' right tackle during the 2024 season, but missed play later in the year due to a back injury. He was released again on December 10.^[25][26]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 27, 2024, Watson signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.^[27] He signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota on January 16, 2025.^[28] On August 25, Watson was waived by the Vikings.^[29]