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Justin Watson

RB

Justin Watson is an NFL RB. He last played in 2002 with LAR, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 423 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 230#

College

San Diego State

Draft

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Seasons

1999–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.4

48th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 1 touches

Volume×0.1-0.77
Receiving×0.14+0.22
Total EPA×0.24+0.35
Conversion×0.1-0.17
Ball security×0.06+0.02
Yards/carry×0.12-0.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.11

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size52▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency37▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry39▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion35▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving71▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security40▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume15▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency57▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001LAR49.45
2000LAR631024941056
1999LAR37.36174

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Justin Watson has played in 21 regular-season games, all with LAR.

He has rushed for 423 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 56 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2000 with LAR: 249 yards and 4 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9CAR—46.1
Week 10NE—49.8
Week 13SF—49.5
Week 14NO—50.4
Week 15CAR—48.2

Justin Watson — common questions

What position does Justin Watson play?
Justin Watson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Justin Watson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Watson has played for LAR (1999–2001).
Where did Justin Watson go to college?
Justin Watson played college football at San Diego State.
How many touchdowns has Justin Watson scored?
Justin Watson has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing).
What is Justin Watson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Watson rated 49.4 for 2001, the 48th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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