1. Carlos Watkins was born on December 5,1993 and is an American professional football defensive end who is a free agent.
26 Facts About Carlos Watkins
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Carlos Watkins played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.
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Carlos Watkins attended Chase High School in Forest City, North Carolina.
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Carlos Watkins played in the Shrine Bowl and the US Army All-American Bowl.
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Carlos Watkins lettered in basketball, averaging over 21 points and 10 rebounds per game as a junior.
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Carlos Watkins totaled 11 tackles and one quarterback pressure.
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Carlos Watkins returned to play as a redshirt sophomore in 2014.
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Carlos Watkins appeared in 11 games a backup, registering 13 tackles and four quarterback pressures.
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Carlos Watkins received All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors for the second consecutive year.
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Carlos Watkins finished his college career with 30 starts in 53 games, 191 tackles and 14 sacks.
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Carlos Watkins was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.
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Carlos Watkins made 21 tackles and one pass defensed.
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Carlos Watkins did not play in the seventh game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Carlos Watkins tallied 3 tackles, one quarterback hit, and one sack.
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Carlos Watkins started and had 6 tackles in the season finale against the Tennessee Titans.
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Carlos Watkins appeared in 15 games with a career-high 14 starts, while making 32 tackles, one sack, one interception and one pass breakup.
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Carlos Watkins missed the third game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a sprained knee.
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On December 2,2021, Carlos Watkins intercepted a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill and returned it 29 yards for his first NFL touchdown.
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On March 22,2022, Carlos Watkins re-signed with the Cowboys on a one-year contract.
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Carlos Watkins was released on August 30,2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Carlos Watkins appeared in 12 games with 4 starts, collecting 30 tackles and one forced fumble.
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Carlos Watkins's starts came after Johnathan Hankins was placed on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.
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On March 30,2023, Carlos Watkins signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Carlos Watkins suffered a biceps injury in Week 2 and was placed on injured reserve on September 23,2023.
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Carlos Watkins appeared in 2 games with one start, collecting 7 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed.
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Carlos Watkins signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad on August 28,2024.