Watts attended Washington County High School, in Sandersville, Georgia, where he participated in football, basketball, and track.
As a senior, he was moved to defensive end, posting 66 tackles and 5 sacks.
Watts was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the ninth round (244th overall) of the 1987 NFL draft.
He signed to be a part of the Dallas replacement team that was given the mock name "Rhinestone Cowboys" by the media.
[4] He had 7 tackles, one fumble recovery and 3 sacks (tied for the team lead) in 3 games.