Justin Watson is an American football wide receiver who represents the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL as of the 2024 NFL season. Before joining the Chiefs squad during the 2022 season, Watson served the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for four seasons, following his selection by the team. He was picked by the Buccaneers as the 144th pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft. After being picked, he signed a four-year rookie contract with the team valued at $2.76 million (via Spotrac). In 2023, he signed a two-year contract worth $3.4 million with the Chiefs which is set to expire following the 2024/25 season. As of January 2025, Watson has made 87 receptions for 1,322 yards to go along with nine receiving touchdowns.
Remarkably, during his respective stints with both franchises in the league, he has won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs and once with the Buccanneers. Before embarking on his NFL journey, Watson played football during his college years at the University of Pennsylvania. Boasting a decorated collegiate career, Watson holds the record for the most receiving yards (3,777) in Ivy League history during conference play as per Penn Athletics. For his consistent performance, he has secured a place on the First-team All-Ivy League three times and has won the Ivy League championship consecutively in 2015 and 2016.
Justin Watson’s Parents
Doug and Terri Watson are the parents of Justin Watson. The couple welcomed Watson on April 4, 1996. Together, they have four children, namely Justin, Tommy, Alex, and Abby according to ESPN.
Who is Justin Watson’s father?
Doug Watson is the father of Justin Watson. He was known to do two jobs simultaneously to cover the medical expenses of his eldest son Tommy and meet the needs of the rest of the family. He used to work at The Bank of New York Mellon in Pittsburgh, handling client service management during the day and at a smaller company doing computer security at night (via ESPN).
Who is Justin Watson’s Mother?
Terri Watson is the mother of Justin Watson. Previously, she provided childcare services to various families as per ESPN.
Justin Watson Siblings
Tommy Watson is Justin Watson’s elder brother and the firstborn to their parents. Tommy Watson has cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder, affecting motor skills, body movement, coordination, muscle tone and balance (via ESPN).
Justin also has another brother named Alex and a sister named Abby.
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FAQ's on Justin Watson
A. Justin Watson stands 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters and he weighs around 215 pounds or 98 kg.
A. Justin Watson wears jersey number 84, representing the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League.
A. Yes, Justin Watson has three siblings, named Tommy, Alex, and Abby.
A. Justin Watson’s contract with the Kansas City Chiefs is valued at $3.4 million.
