Benjamin Watson

Benjamin Watson
Watson with the New Orleans Saints in 2015
No. 82, 84
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1980-12-18) December 18, 1980
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthwestern (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
College
NFL draft2004: 1st round, 32nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions547
Receiving yards6,058
Rushing yards10
Receiving touchdowns44
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Benjamin Seth Watson (born December 18, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils and Georgia Bulldogs. Watson was selected by the New England Patriots with the 32nd overall pick in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft and won Super Bowl XXXIX with the Patriots over the Philadelphia Eagles in his rookie year. He also played in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints.