Nathaniel Watson

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Nathaniel Watson is a 26-year-old linebacker for the Cleveland Browns who stands 6'0" and weighs 233 pounds. The Browns selected him with the 206th overall pick in 2024 before moving him to the practice squad and then the active roster in early October. Watson appeared in 14 games with one start in 2024, recording 5 tackles, one pass defensed, and nine special teams tackles. At Mississippi State from 2018 to 2023, he appeared in 57 games with 46 starts and totaled 379 tackles, 21 sacks, two interceptions, and seven passes defensed. In 2023, he led the SEC with 137 tackles and 10 sacks, earning AP SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Nathaniel Watson played 2 games in 2025 with a 18% share of special-teams snaps.

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T-285 of 351 · LB market by AAV

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