Leroy Watson (American football)

Leroy Watson
Watson in 2024
Louisville Kings
PositionOffensive tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-06-10) June 10, 1998
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High schoolShiloh (Snellville)
CollegeHutchinson CC (2017–2018) UTSA (2019–2021)
NFL draft2022: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played11
Games started4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leroy Watson IV (born June 10, 1998) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Louisville Kings of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the UTSA Roadrunners.[1]

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] While Watson was a blocking tight end at UTSA, he caught the eye of Falcons offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford during the Falcons local pre-draft day. After signing with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent, he was converted to Left Tackle. During the offseason, he bulked up, adding more than 30 pounds and going from 270 to over 300 pounds for the transition[11]. However, during final roster cuts, On August 30, 2022, Watson was waived.[12][13]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 5, 2022, Watson was signed by the San Francisco 49ers to their practice squad.[14][15] On February 1, 2023, Watson signed a futures deal with the 49ers.[16] On August 29, Watson was waived by the 49ers during final roster cuts, but one day later he was signed to the practice squad.[17][18]

Cleveland Browns

On November 2, 2023, Watson was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the 49ers practice squad.[19] Watson started one game and played seven games at right and left tackle for the Browns during the 2023 season.[20]

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.[21][22] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] On October 9, Watson was signed to the active roster.[25] 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.[26][27]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 27, 2024, Watson signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[28] He signed a reserve/future contract with Minnesota on January 16, 2025.[29] On August 25, Watson was waived by the Vikings.[30]

Las Vegas Raiders

On October 1, 2025, Watson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders' practice squad.[31] He was released on November 18.[32]

Louisville Kings

On January 14, 2026, Watson was selected by the Louisville Kings of the United Football League (UFL).[33]

References

  1. ^ "LEROY WATSON IV". ESPN. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Leroy Watson". The Football Database. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Luca, Greg (November 16, 2021). "'A true Renaissance man': Multitalented tight end Leroy Watson a leader for UTSA offense". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Vinzetta, Vinnie (November 20, 2019). "UTSA football player credits the piano for his on-field success". KENS5. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Record 19 Roadrunners named to All-Conference USA squads". UTSA Athletics. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "C-USA Announces 2020 All-Conference Teams". Conference USA. December 20, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Leroy Watson". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Leroy Watson, Texas-San Antonio NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  9. ^ "Falcons' Leroy Watson: Signs Deal". CBS Sports. May 15, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Ulrich, Logan (November 2, 2023). "Browns Sign OT Leroy Watson Off 49ers Practice Squad". Pro Football Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  11. ^ "Falcons' Leroy Watson is off to a good start at tackle". ajc. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  12. ^ Choate, Dave (August 30, 2022). "Falcons reportedly waive OL Leroy Watson, LB Dorian Etheridge". The Falcoholic. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  13. ^ Brener, Jeremy (August 30, 2022). "Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster Moves: 27 Players Waived, Including TE Anthony Firkser". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  14. ^ Barrows, Matt. "Barrows: Re-ranking the 49ers' 15 rookies (You'll never guess who's No. 1)". The Athletic. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  15. ^ Delucchi, Marc (September 3, 2022). "49ers officially sign OL Leroy Watson and LB Buddy Johnson to practice squad". Niners Nation. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  16. ^ Madson, Kyle (February 2023). "49ers add 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Niners Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  17. ^ Madson, Kyle (August 30, 2023). "Here's every player the 49ers let go at final cuts". Niners Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  18. ^ Bonilla, David (August 30, 2023). "49ers 2023 Practice Squad Tracker: Knight, Colletto Among Signees". 49ers Webzone. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  19. ^ "Browns sign T Leroy Watson to the active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  20. ^ "Leroy Watson 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  21. ^ "Titans Acquire Tackle Leroy Watson in Trade With Browns". TennesseeTitans.com. April 12, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  22. ^ Russo, Kelsey (April 12, 2024). "Browns trade T Leroy Watson IV to the Titans and acquire 2024 7th-round pick". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  23. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 27, 2024). "Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com.
  24. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 28, 2024). "Titans Add 12 Players to the Team's Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
  25. ^ Alper, Josh (October 9, 2024). "Titans sign Trevor Siemian to practice squad, Leroy Watson to 53-man roster". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  26. ^ "Leroy Watson 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  27. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 10, 2024). "Titans Waive OL Leroy Watson While Signing Three Players to the Team's Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  28. ^ "Vikings Sign Leroy Watson to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  29. ^ Peters, Craig (January 16, 2025). "Vikings Sign Dozen-Plus Players to Futures Contracts for 2025". Vikings.com.
  30. ^ Peters, Craig (August 25, 2025). "Vikings Continue Roster Reductions". Vikings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  31. ^ "Raiders place T Kolton Miller on Reserve/Injured list, sign TE Carter Runyon to active roster". Raiders.com. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  32. ^ "Raiders waive S Chris Smith". raiders.com. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  33. ^ "Day Two of UFL Draft Introduces New Faces and Ignites the New Era of Spring Football". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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