Darius Orlando Watts was born on December 19,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
15 Facts About Darius Watts
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Darius Watts was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft.
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Darius Watts sustained an injury with the New York Giants that ended his NFL career in 2007.
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Darius Watts made a comeback in 2008 to play for the Philadelphia Soul in the Arena Football League.
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Darius Watts was a four-year letterman in football at Banneker High School, as well as in basketball and track.
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Darius Watts was first given the nickname of "Spider" from his middle school basketball coach, stating that he looked like Spiderman, and the name has stuck with him through high school, college and into the pros.
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Darius Watts earned First-team All-MAC honors in 2001 as a sophomore, and was one of 11 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, recording career-highs in receptions and receiving yards, a 15.6 yards-per-reception average, along with an NCAA-high 18 touchdowns that ranked third on the school's single-season list.
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Darius Watts tied for the second-most receptions in MAC history, his yardage total was third best and his touchdown total tied him for the second best in MAC history as well.
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Darius Watts was chosen in the second round by the Denver Broncos in the 2004 NFL draft.
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Darius Watts carried the ball five times for 33 yards and recorded one tackle as well.
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Darius Watts recorded only two receptions for 22 yards during his second season.
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Darius Watts was inactive for the team's final ten games.
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Darius Watts was released by the Giants on July 20,2007, due to an undisclosed injury.
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Darius Watts signed with the Philadelphia Soul on Thursday January 31,2008.
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Darius Watts is the head football coach for the Metropolitan State University of Denver Roadrunners club football team.