Draft Profile: Bio

Nathaniel Watson from Maplesville High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Watson joined Mississippi State.

In 2018 as a freshman Watson saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 8 snaps at linebacker for the Bulldogs. He recorded only 3 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop.

As a sophomore for the Bulldogs in 2019 Watson played in 3 games and took part in 33 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded only 2 tackles, no assists, while adding 2 stops.

In 2020 as a junior Watson played in 11 games and contributed on 348 snaps. He recorded 22 tackles, 10 assists while making 13 stops. In coverage Watson chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 96.9. As a pass rusher, he produced 5 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks on the year.

In 2021 as a senior Watson logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 577 snaps for the Bulldogs. He also added 50 tackles, 24 assists, and 30 stops. While in coverage Watson made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 109.0. As a pass rusher, he tallied 17 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the season.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Watson logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 654 snaps for the Bulldogs. He also added decent 66 tackles, 30 assists, and 45 stops. While in coverage Watson made no pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 85.6. As a pass rusher, he tallied 25 total pressures, which included 16 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the season.