Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Nathaniel Watson
Browns· #40· Practice Squad

NathanielWatson

Linebacker

  • 6'0"
  • 233 lbs
  • Age 26
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 2 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'0"
Weight
233 lbs
Age
26
Born
September 1, 2000 · Maplesville, AL
College
Mississippi State
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$3.4MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$850KAvg. Annual
2024 – 2027Contract Years
$1.1M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Draft Year
Round 6Round
Pick 206Overall
Mississippi StateCollegeCLEDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
1Tackles
1Solo
0Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026210.000
202414140.001
Total16150.001

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Watson won't be eligible to be elevated from the practice squad for at least the next four games after he was injured in Sunday's win over the Bucs. Watson has appeared in both games to begin the 2026 campaign, logging 35 snaps on special teams.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Sep 20@ TBW110.000
Sep 13@ JACL000.000

Latest News

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Injury Status

OutKnee

Watson (knee) was placed on the Browns' practice-squad injured list Tuesday.