Cliffs notes: Texas added another graduate transfer when former Cal running back Tre Watson announced his commitment to Texas.
Rankings: Watson, a senior, will bring quality production and experience to Texas. Watson rushed for a total of 1,213 (5.2 yards per carry; career average of 5.1 yards) yards and seven touchdowns during his sophomore and junior seasons. He also brings a receiving threat from the backfield and had 31 receptions for 347 yards and five TDs in those same two seasons. Watson played just two games in 2017 before an injury. He'll arrive at Texas with 1,759 all-purpose yards.
Key Offers: Texas was the pick over Texas Tech, with many other programs showing interest.
Evaluation: There isn’t much wiggle in Watson’s game. He’s more of a one-cut and go back that has some breakaway speed, and is a threat to provide an explosive play if he gets a hole or to the corner. At a listed 5-11, 205 pounds, Watson has some strength present in his running, which makes him difficult to bring down. Out of the backfield, Watson looks like an outstanding receiver that can be used on swings, screens, draws, and someone that can work the middle of the field against linebacker in the passing game.
Basically, Watson has the look of a solid three-down back that can help an offense in a variety of ways.
Why it matters: Have you heard Tom Herman describe his running backs during spring football? It’s clear Texas needed to add some talent, and a potential starter. That’s what it did in landing Watson, who becomes the likely bet to start next season.
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Rankings: Watson, a senior, will bring quality production and experience to Texas. Watson rushed for a total of 1,213 (5.2 yards per carry; career average of 5.1 yards) yards and seven touchdowns during his sophomore and junior seasons. He also brings a receiving threat from the backfield and had 31 receptions for 347 yards and five TDs in those same two seasons. Watson played just two games in 2017 before an injury. He'll arrive at Texas with 1,759 all-purpose yards.
Key Offers: Texas was the pick over Texas Tech, with many other programs showing interest.
Evaluation: There isn’t much wiggle in Watson’s game. He’s more of a one-cut and go back that has some breakaway speed, and is a threat to provide an explosive play if he gets a hole or to the corner. At a listed 5-11, 205 pounds, Watson has some strength present in his running, which makes him difficult to bring down. Out of the backfield, Watson looks like an outstanding receiver that can be used on swings, screens, draws, and someone that can work the middle of the field against linebacker in the passing game.
Basically, Watson has the look of a solid three-down back that can help an offense in a variety of ways.
Why it matters: Have you heard Tom Herman describe his running backs during spring football? It’s clear Texas needed to add some talent, and a potential starter. That’s what it did in landing Watson, who becomes the likely bet to start next season.
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