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Will Derek Watt see a boost in production in Pittsburgh?

We are in the home stretch with part 84 of our 90ish-part series — assuming the roster does not change before we are complete — which will break down each player of the Steelers current 90-man (now 80-man) roster in alphabetical order. This series will encompass many aspects of each players game and their current role with the team. At the end, I’ll give some projected stats as well as their chances to make the 53-man roster.

Lets take a look at former LA Charger

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Derek Watt

Position: FB
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 234 lbs
College: Wisconsin
Draft: 6th round 198th overall in 2016 (Chargers)

2019 Stats

16 Games played
7 Attempts
10 Rushing yards
1 Rushing touchdown
3 Receptions
32 Receiving yards
16 Special team tackles

Contract remaining

Expires in 2023
$2,083,333 salary cap number (1% of total cap)
$1,083,333 Dead money each of the next 3 seasons
$1,000,000 Savings if cut

Likelihood of making the roster

Lock.