Justin Watson Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 215 lb
- Experience
- 9th season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.0
- Pos rank
- WR155
- Rostered
- -
Justin Watson Bio
Justin Watson is a free-agent wide receiver. Born April 4, 1996, in Bridgeville, PA, he attended South Fayette and played college football at Penn.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Watson in round 5, pick 144, of the 2018 NFL Draft. Since then, Watson played for the Kansas City Chiefs (2022–2024) and Houston Texans (2025).
In 70 regular-season games since 2018, he has caught 90 passes for 1,352 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Houston Texans2025
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
Kansas City Chiefs2022–2024
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 29 of 50 games. Member of the Super Bowl LVII champion Chiefs. Member of the Super Bowl LVIII champion Chiefs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2018–2021
Selected in round 5, pick 144, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 34 of 40 games. Member of the Super Bowl LV champion Buccaneers.
College: Penn
Transactions
- ReleasedReleased by the Houston Texans.
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- WaivedWaived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ActivatedActivated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 5, pick 144.
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About Justin Watson: Bio FAQ
How old is Justin Watson?
Justin Watson is 30 years old. He was born on April 4, 1996. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.
How tall is Justin Watson?
Justin Watson is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays wide receiver.
How much does Justin Watson weigh?
Justin Watson weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight. He is listed at 6'2".
What position does Justin Watson play?
Justin Watson plays wide receiver, wearing number 84. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.
Where did Justin Watson go to college?
Justin Watson played college football at Pennsylvania, after attending South Fayette (PA).
Where is Justin Watson from?
Justin Watson went to high school in Pennsylvania, at South Fayette, before playing college football at Pennsylvania.
When is Justin Watson's birthday?
Justin Watson's birthday is April 4. He was born on April 4, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Justin Watson been in the NFL?
2026 is Justin Watson's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018. View his career statistics.
What teams has Justin Watson played for?
Justin Watson has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. View his career statistics.
Has Justin Watson won a Super Bowl?
Yes, 3 times. Justin Watson was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LV after the 2020 season, the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVII after the 2022 season and the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVIII after the 2023 season.
What year did Justin Watson enter the NFL?
Justin Watson entered the NFL in 2018. 2026 is his 9th season.