Derek Watson (gridiron football)

Derek Watson (gridiron football)
Derek Watson
No. 43     Calgary Stampeders
Date of birth: May 1, 1981 (1981-05-01) (age 30)
Place of birth: Anderson, South Carolina
Career information
Status: Active
CFL status: Import
Position(s): RB
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 223 lb (101 kg)
College: South Carolina State
High school: Palmetto
NFL Draft: 2003 / Undrafted
Organizations
 As player:
2003
2005
2009–present
New England Patriots*
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Calgary Stampeders
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Playing stats at CFL.ca
Playing stats at NFL.com

Derek Watson (born May 1, 1981 in Pelzer, South Carolina) is a professional Canadian football running back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the South Carolina Gamecocks. He attended high school at Palmetto High School in Williamston, SC.

Watson has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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