[2] Watson signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 1979 and played his entire nine year NFL career for the team, appearing in 125 games.
His 20.73 yards per catch remains a Broncos franchise record, and earned him a spot in the 1981 Pro Bowl.
The 13-3 Broncos lost to Pittsburgh in the first round of the playoffs, but Watson had 11 receptions for a franchise record 177 yards.
In the 1986 season, Watson assisted the team to a championship appearance in Super Bowl XXI, catching 2 passes for 54 yards in the game.
After starting just one game in the 1987 season, Watson retired with career totals of 353 receptions for 6,112 yards and 36 touchdowns.