[1] Watts committed to play college football at the Ohio State.

[5] In the following week, Watts would record another interception, as he helped the Buckeyes beat Maryland.

[10][11] In week eight of the 2022 season, he recorded his first interception as a Longhorn, but Texas lost to Oklahoma State.

[12][13] Watts finished the 2022 season with 51 tackles with four going for a loss, a sack, three pass deflections, and an interception.

[15] Watts was selected with the 195th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.