In two seasons at Kansas, Watson recorded 10 tackles in 15 games. His best game was last season against Oklahoma, which was ranked No. 14 in the AP Top 25 at the time. Watson recorded three tackles and a fumble recovery in a 62-7 loss to the Sooners, which finished the season at No. 5.
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Watson graduated from East St. Louis High School as a four-star prospect, according to ESPN.com. He set the school record with 21 tackles in a game as a senior.