On October 15, 2022, in the 49–21 upset win against Coastal Carolina, Watson set many school records, rushing the ball 18 times for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns.
[3] In the 21–31 loss against Tulane, Watson carried the ball 5 times for 13 yards, but would sit out for the rest of the game due to injury concern.
[4] Watson signed as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos following the 2024 NFL draft on May 10, 2024.
[8][9] He was also selected by the Memphis Showboats in the second round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.
[10] Watson notably made the Broncos initial 53-man roster out of training camp as a UDFA.