Benjamin Watson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Benjamin Watson
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1980(1980-12-18)
Age	44
Birthplace	Norfolk
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Benjamin Watson Biography

Benjamin Watson is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 18, 1980 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. NFL tight end , and Super Bowl XXXIX champion who was selected 32nd from the New England Patriots in the 2004 NFL Draft.

He was the winner of Super Bowl XXXIX while playing under the guidance under the direction of Tom Brady.

Throughout training camp, Watson competed against Daniel Graham to be the starting tight end. Head coach Bill Belichick officially named Watson the starting tight end to begin the regular season in 2004. He made his NFL debut and first start in the Patriots’ season-opener against the Indianapolis Colts and caught two passes for 16 yards, but exited in the third quarter of their 27–24 victory. He remained inactive for the Patriots’ Week 2 win at the Arizona Cardinals and was placed on injured reserve for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. During his absence, the New England Patriots finished first in the AFC East with a 14–2 record and reached the Super Bowl after defeating the Colts 20–3 in the AFC Divisional Round and the Pittsburgh Steelers 41–27 in the AFC Championship Game. Watson received a Super Bowl ring after the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 in Super Bowl XXXIX.

Watson held out of training camp and missed 18 days due to a contract dispute. On August 14, 2004, Watson fired his agent Tom Condon, but was contractually obligated to retain IMG as his representative. On August 16, 2004, the New England Patriots signed Watson to a six-year, $13.50 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $3.81 million.

His birthplace was Norfolk, Virginia, in the year 1980.

Benjamin Watson Net Worth

Benjamin Watson is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benjamin Watson 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at his time at the University of Georgia, where there were 65 catches that totalled 852 yards and six touchdowns during three seasons.

He was the leader of his team Cleveland Browns in receptions, touchdowns, and yards receiving following his departure from the Patriots in the year 2010.

Benjamin Seth Watson (born December 18, 1980) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and later he would win Super Bowl XXXIX with the team over the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Benjamin Watson Dating?

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The Patriots finished the 2005 season atop the AFC East with a 10–6 record and qualified for the playoffs. On January 7, 2006, Watson started his first career playoff game and recorded five receptions for 91 yards and scored on a 63-yard touchdown reception as the Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wildcard Game. The following week, they were eliminated during a 27–13 loss at the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round. During the game, Watson ran the distance of the football field to catch and tackle Champ Bailey at the Broncos’ one-yard line after an interception in the Patriots’ end zone, preventing a touchdown. The play has been called “one of the greatest forgotten plays in Patriots history.”

Facts & Trivia

Benjamin Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Benjamin Watson celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Head coach Bill Belichick retained Watson as the starting primary tight end in

2008. Watson sustained a knee injury during the preseason and was sidelined for the first two regular season games (Weeks 1–2). On November 13, 2008, Watson caught a season-high eight receptions for 88-yards and a touchdown during the Patriots’ 34–31 loss to the New York Jets in Week 11. He finished the season with 22 receptions for 229 receiving yards and was limited to two touchdowns in 14 games and nine starts. Watson’s performance was limited, in part, due to an injury to Tom Brady that sidelined him for the entire season. With Brady sidelined with a torn ACL, the Patriots started backup Matt Cassel and finished with an 11–5 record, but did not qualify for the playoffs.

Top Facts about Benjamin Watson

1. Benjamin Watson is a retired American football tight end.
2. He played for 16 seasons in the NFL.
3. Watson was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2004.
4. He won Super Bowl XXXIX with the Patriots in 2005.
5. Watson also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints.
6. He recorded over 5,800 receiving yards and 44 touchdowns in his career.
7. Watson is known for his philanthropic work off the field.
8. He authored a book titled “Under Our Skin” about race relations in America.
9. Watson graduated from Duke University with a degree in economics.
10. He has six children with his wife Kirsten Watson.