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That all changed going into his senior year in 2018.
Watts became one of the centerpieces on the Arkansas defense, playing 621 snaps and ranking first among linemen on the team with 49 total tackles and recording a team-best 7.0 sacks.
“I had to change my mindset. It was my last year, and it was either all or nothing,” Watts said. “Getting my body where I wanted it to be, finding the things that worked for me at my position, and once I was able to figure that out, I was able to make it happen.”
His significant boost in his senior season at Arkansas put him in a prime position to get drafted. The Minnesota Vikings did exactly that in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Considering his frame and the abilities that he possessed coming out of college, comparisons were being drawn to another Viking, Shamar Stephen.
“It’s good for me. I look up to guys like Shamar, Linval [Joseph], and guys like that. Just to be part of this program and learn from him and what he’s done in this program, I’m just taking notes. I’m trying to get into my spot and where I need to be,” Watts said.
Here are three other topics that Watts covered with Vikings.com:
1. You support the Raptors with your Twitter account. Are you a Kawhi Leonard fan, or is there another reason?
“No, actually one of my best friends, that I’ve known pretty much forever, plays for the Raptors. His name is Patrick McCaw. So, whatever team he plays for, that’s what team I’m going to cheer for.”
2. If you had one “cheat day” meal, what would it be?
“Probably a burger with cheese and turkey bacon, pretty much any kind of burger, I’m going for it.”
3. If you had to pick, who’s your favorite player in NFL history and why?
“Before the Vikings, I would probably say Tom Brady. Just because he symbolizes what it’s like to win. Come to work every day for 20-some years, that’s not easy to do. I feel like he’s always playing with a chip on his shoulder, and he’s always got something to prove, I like a guy like that.”