21 Facts About Chris Watt

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Chris Watt played four seasons in the National Football League.

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Chris Watt was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round, 89th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Chris Watt attended Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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Chris Watt played three different offensive line positions on the football team.

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Chris Watt was selected to the 2009 US Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

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Chris Watt was named to USA Today All-American team and placed on the Parade All-America team following his senior year.

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Chris Watt was named the top high school recruit in the midwest by the Detroit Free Press.

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Chris Watt was named to Tom Lemming's 26 man All-America team.

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Chris Watt was selected first-team All-American by MaxPreps in 2008.

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Chris Watt was ranked the top overall offensive guard by Scout.

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Chris Watt redshirted as a freshman in 2009 so he did not play any games.

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Chris Watt began to see some action in 2010 as a Sophomore when he played 13 games.

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Chris Watt provided depth and backup for Chris Stewart at right guard.

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Chris Watt was the Fighting Irish's starting left guard in 2011,2012, and 2013.

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Chris Watt played 47 straight games and started in 34 consecutive games before missing the Navy game due to an injured knee.

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Chris Watt returned to start the final three games of the 2013 season, before being held out of the Pinstripe Bowl vs Rutgers due to his previously injured knee.

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Chris Watt was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Chris Watt has played in 31 games in his professional career, and has started a total of 23.

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On June 19,2017, Chris Watt was signed by the New Orleans Saints.

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Chris Watt spent the 2020 season as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame, where he worked with the offensive line.

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On March 4,2021, it was announced that Chris Watt had been hired as the offensive line coach for Tulane University.