Christian Watson, the North Dakota St. WR, sits at No. 51 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 5% elite, 57% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays hard and fast but needs to add a few more pounds and learn to impose his frame on the coverage.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He showed off improved route running and catch strength in 2021.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's a field-stretching option requiring a linear route tree and projects as a capable WR3/4 with more work.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-X.
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“…A receiver prospect with intriguing measurables and a strong belief in the team aspect of the game, Watson possesses an alluring combination of size and speed. He showed off improved route running and catch strength in 2021. He is much more gifted than his opposition was at NDSU and needs to prove he can elevate his game against bigger, faster players at the next level. He plays hard and fast but needs to add a few m…”
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