Entering the 2024 NFL Draft, Memphis running back Blake Watson was widely viewed as an intriguing day-three prospect. NFL Network’s lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah had him ranked as his 142nd overall player in the draft while The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had a 6th-7th round grade on him. Ultimately, Watson ended up going undrafted and the Denver Broncos made it a priority to make sure they brought in this talented back.
According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the Broncos gave Memphis running back Blake Watson a $25k signing bonus and a $255k salary guarantee for a total of $275k in guaranteed money.