Chris Watt

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Chris Watt
Chris Watt 2014 combine.jpg
Watt in 2014
Indianapolis Colts
Position:Assistant offensive line coach
Personal information
Born: (1990-08-17) August 17, 1990 (age 34)
Glen Ellyn, Illinois U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn)
College: Notre Dame (2009–2013)
NFL draft: 2014  / round: 3 / pick: 89
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Notre Dame (2019–2020)
    Graduate assistant
  • Tulane (2021)
    Offensive line coach
  • Notre Dame (2022)
    Assistant offensive line coach
  • Indianapolis Colts (2023–present)
    Assistant offensive line coach
Career NFL statistics
Games played:31
Games started:23
Player stats at PFR

Chris Watt (born August 17, 1990) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the assistant offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played four seasons as an offensive guard in the NFL. [1] He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round, 89th overall, of the 2014 NFL draft. [2] He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting.

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Early life

Watt was born on August 17, 1990, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to parents Rich and Mary Pat. Watt attended Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn. Watt played three different offensive line positions on the football team. He was selected to the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. He was also named to USA Today All-American team and placed on the Parade All-America team following his senior year. He was named the top high school recruit in the midwest by the Detroit Free Press . He was also named to Tom Lemming's 26 man All-America team. He was selected first-team All-American by MaxPreps in 2008. [3]

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com , he was rated the second best offensive guard prospect in his class. [4] He was named the 2008–09 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. [5] The Sporting News named him fifth-best offensive lineman and 35th best overall. He was ranked the top overall offensive guard by Scout.com and rated as 68th best overall prospect in the SI.com/Takkle Tackle Top 200. [3]

College career

Watt redshirted as a freshman in 2009 so he did not play any games. Watt began to see some action in 2010 as a Sophomore when he played 13 games. He provided depth and backup for Chris Stewart at right guard. He was the Fighting Irish's starting left guard in 2011, 2012, and 2013. During his senior year at Notre Dame, he alongside his offensive line compatriots only allowed eight sacks. This is tied for the second-fewest in the U.S. [6] He started all 13 games for the Irish in 2011. He played 47 straight games and started in 34 consecutive games before missing the Navy game due to an injured knee. He returned to start the final three games of the 2013 season, before being held out of the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Rutgers due to his previously injured knee. [7] At the end of his senior year, he was the recipient of the Pietrosante Award, given to the best student-athlete who demonstrated courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication, and pride that resembled the late Irish fullback. [6]

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Watt was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round of the 2014 NFL draft. [8] Watt has played in 31 games in his professional career, and has started a total of 23. [9]

New Orleans Saints

On June 19, 2017, Watt was signed by the New Orleans Saints. [10] On July 26, 2017, he retired from the NFL. [11]

Coaching career

Watt spent the 2020 season as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame, where he worked with the offensive line. [12] On March 4, 2021, it was announced that Watt had been hired as the offensive line coach for Tulane University.

Personal life

Watt's great-great-uncle, Dan Hurley, and his grandfather, William, played football at Harvard University. His father, Richard (referred to by his friends as Watty), played football at Hillsdale College, and an uncle, Robert, played football at Brown University. [13] Watt's brother, Kevin, played football at Northwestern and his sister, Katie, played soccer at Toledo. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Saints Sign Center Chris Watt". Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Chris Watt". NFL.com. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Chris Watt Bio :: Notre Dame Football :: UND.COM :: The Official Site of Notre Dame Athletics". www.und.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  4. ↑ Chris Watt – Yahoo Sports
  5. ↑ Watt named state's Gatorade player of year Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  6. 1 2 "Chris Watt". San Diego Chargers. Archived from the original on May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  7. ↑ Notre Dame's Chris Watt will miss bowl game vs. Rutgers
  8. ↑ OG Chris Watt to the San Diego Chargers with No. 89 pick
  9. ↑ "Chris Watt: Career Stats at NFL.com". NFL.com . Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Saints Sign Center Chris Watt". NewOrleansSaints.com. June 19, 2017. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  11. ↑ "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. July 26, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Chris Watt to be Hired as Tulane's Offensive Line Coach".
  13. ↑ "Watt family has rich football, academic history — Glen Ellyn news, photos and events — TribLocal.com". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Katie Watt Bio - University of Toledo Rockets Athletics Official Site - UTRockets.com". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
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