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Christian Watson

WR

A 2nd-round pick (34th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State, Christian Watson has built an NFL career since. He's currently with GB, in his 5th season in the league. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 79.7 ScoutIndex Rating, the 96th percentile at the position. His yac ability stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 162 catches for 2,802 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 215#

College

North Dakota State

Draft

Rd 2, 34th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
83.2

97th percentile among WRs

6 games · 48 targets

Role×0.14+1.27
Hands×0.1+1.29
Volume×0.12+1.92
Total EPA×0.22+2.22
EPA/target×0.3+1.40
Yards/target×0.12+2.63

Week 1 projection · @ MIN

Methodology
Rec2.6 (1–5)49% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)49% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)49% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)49% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)49% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)49% 2.5+
Rec yds42.3 (9.8–74.9)53% 40.5+
Rec yds42.3 (9.8–74.9)53% 40.5+
Rec yds42.3 (9.8–74.9)53% 40.5+
Rec yds42.3 (9.8–74.9)53% 40.5+
Rec yds42.3 (9.8–74.9)53% 40.5+
Rec yds42.3 (9.8–74.9)53% 40.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed85▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst93▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size90▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands41▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat91▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability94▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share87▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share87▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency93▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume94▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026GB83.26295386
2025GB79.7103356116
2024GB64.21423296202
2023GB48911284225
2022GB72.914802416117

Career profile

Christian Watson has appeared in 53 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, all with GB.

He has rushed for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 162 passes for 2,802 yards and 26 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with GB: 620 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 79.7, in the 96th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
16
5.3/g
303
101/g
3
Away3
13
4.3/g
235
78/g
3
In division2
12
6.0/g
290
145/g
4
Out of division4
17
4.3/g
248
62/g
2
In wins4
16
4.0/g
295
74/g
3
In losses2
13
6.5/g
243
122/g
3
On grass2
10
5.0/g
143
72/g
1
On turf4
19
4.8/g
395
99/g
5
Indoors1
6
6.0/g
147
147/g
2
Outdoors5
23
4.6/g
391
78/g
4

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN6 rec, 147 yds, 2 TD82.4
Week 2NYJ4 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD36.6
Week 3ATL7 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD61
Week 4TB3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD64.5
Week 5CHI6 rec, 143 yds, 2 TD93.5
Week 6DAL3 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD64.4

Christian Watson — common questions

What position does Christian Watson play?
Christian Watson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Christian Watson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Christian Watson has played for GB (2022–2026).
Where did Christian Watson go to college?
Christian Watson played college football at North Dakota State.
When was Christian Watson drafted?
Christian Watson was selected in round 2, 34th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Christian Watson scored?
Christian Watson has 28 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 26 receiving).
What is Christian Watson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Christian Watson rated 83.2 for 2026, the 97th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2022

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