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Derek Watt

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Derek Watt came into the league as a 6th-round selection (198th overall) in 2016, drafted out of Wisconsin. He last played in 2022 with PIT, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 18 catches for 178 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'2", 234#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 6, 198th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2022

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
62.4

85th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 10 touches

Volume×0.1-0.78
Receiving×0.14+0.05
Total EPA×0.24+0.82
Conversion×0.1+2.21
Ball security×0.06+0.16
Yards/carry×0.12-0.55
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.98

2019 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).

Size91▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency84▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion99▶

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

Receiving

Receiving58▶

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

Impact

Ball Security54▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume27▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency88▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022PIT62.2122115111
2021PIT54.4111315
2020PIT50.96
2019LAC62.412101332
2018LAC50.181112
2017LAC54.21124235
2016LAC58.994483

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Derek Watt has played in 69 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2016–2019), PIT (2020–2022).

He has rushed for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 18 passes for 178 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2016 with LAC: 83 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1IND4 rush yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 2DET1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 3HOU-1 rush yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 4MIA1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD56
Week 5DEN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 7TEN—49.8
Week 8CHI2 rush yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 9GB—48.1
Week 10LV1 rush yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 11KC—48.1
Week 14JAX4 rush yds, 1 TD56.8
Week 16LV—48.6

Derek Watt — common questions

What position does Derek Watt play?
Derek Watt is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Derek Watt played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derek Watt has played for LAC (2016–2019), PIT (2020–2022).
Where did Derek Watt go to college?
Derek Watt played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Derek Watt drafted?
Derek Watt was selected in round 6, 198th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derek Watt scored?
Derek Watt has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Derek Watt's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derek Watt rated 62.2 for 2022, the 83rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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