The Inexperienced Bay Packers hosted an official pre-draft go to with North Dakota State receiver Christian Watson, in accordance with Tony Pauline of Professional Soccer Community. Watson can also be visiting the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders.
Watson, who turns 23 on Might 12, caught 105 passes for two,140 yards (20.4 yards/catch) and 14 touchdowns whereas additionally returning two kickoffs for touchdowns. He set career-highs in catches (43), receiving yards (801) and receiving touchdowns (7) over 12 video games in 2021. He was a three-time all-conference choice and two-time All-American.
Pauline says groups charge Watson as a mid-second spherical participant. Dane Brugler of The Athletic has Watson ranked as his 61st general prospect and No. 10 general large receiver.
His mixture of versatility, athleticism and prowess as a deep menace might make him a prime goal within the draft for the Packers. At North Dakota State, he ran gadget performs, operated within the backfield at working again and returned kickoffs whereas additionally averaging over 20 yards per catch for his profession. The Packers need assistance at receiver and returner and a alternative for Marquez Valdes-Scantling as a deep menace.
Watson (6-4, 208) was one of many stars of the NFL Scouting Mix. He ran the 40-yard sprint in 4.36 seconds (1.45-second 10-yard cut up), hit 38.5″ within the vertical leap and lined 11-4 within the broad soar. At his professional day, he completed the quick shuttle in 4.19 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.96 seconds whereas finishing 18 reps on the bench press. His Relative Athletic Rating is 10.0 out of 10, that means he’s one of the athletic receiver prospects of all-time.
Watson could possibly be in play for the Packers at any of their first 4 picks (No. 22, 28, 53 or 59).