Christian Watson

Wide receiver Christian Watson dazzled fans and won four FCS national titles with the NDSU Bison. He was selected 34th overall in the 2022 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. Find news, photos, video and more right here on our Christian Watson spotlight page.

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1/20: Jan 8, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates getting a first down reception against the Detroit Lions during their football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/Appleton Post-Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK

2/20: Jan 8, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) wears a t-shirt honoring Damar Hamlin prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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3/20: Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson goes live on Instagram during the postgame celebration after their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason-USA TODAY Sports

4/20: Jan 8, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) pulls down a long first down reception in the third quarter against Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) during their football gameat Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/Appleton Post-Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK

5/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field.

6/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) draws a 38-yard pass interference on Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the fourth quarter of their game at Soldier Field.

7/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) warms up before a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

8/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears during their football game at Soldier Field.

9/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) smiles after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears during their football game Sunday, December 4, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

10/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates his rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

11/20: Pass interference is called on Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Jones (31) as Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) attempts a catch in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field.

12/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrates scoring a touchdown with quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Chicago Bears during their football game at Soldier Field.

13/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) catches the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles

14/20: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) and wide receiver Christian Watson (9) celebrate a touchdown connection against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

15/20: North Dakota State's Christian Watson lets out a yell as the clock winds down in 42-14 win over Montana State during the NCAA FCS semifinal at the Fargodome on Saturday, Dec. 21. David Samson / The Forum

16/20: North Dakota State senior wide receiver Christian Watson. David Samson / The Forum

17/20: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) makes a catch saints Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

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18/20: Nov 17, 2022; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) waves to fans before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

19/20: Christian Watson leaps to snare a pass during North Dakota State’s annual football pro day at the Dacotah Field Bubble on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

20/20: Former NDSU receiver Christian Watson shows off his four Football Championship Subdivision title rings at the Bison's final spring practice Saturday, April 23.

Another look at the moment @ChristianW2017 heard his name called in the second round of the @NFLDraft by the @packers.#ProBison | #GoPackGo

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— NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) May 2, 2022

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About Christian Watson

Christian Watson (born May 12, 1999) wowed NDSU Bison fans with his combination of height, strength, agility and explosive speed, playing for North Dakota State from 2018-2021. (See Watson highlights here, here and here.)

The Green Bay Packers selected Watson with the 34th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after trading both of their second-round picks to the Minnesota Vikings to get that spot.

Watson, a native of Tampa, Fla., played 52 games during his NDSU career, catching 105 passes for 2,140 yards and 14 TDS over four seasons - and he did that in a run-heavy offense. The Bison won four FCS national championships during Watson's career (counting the 2017 year when he was redshirted).

In his final season with the Bison, Watson caught 43 passes for 801 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 18.6 yards per reception.

Watson impressed scouts during the pre-draft process with his athleticism, running the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds, at the NFL Combine, and also had an impressive showing during Senior Bowl week.

Watson's honors include:

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2022 Reese's Senior Bowl
2021 HERO Sports All-America First Team
2021 Associated Press All-America Second Team
2021 Stats Perform All-America Second Team
2021 Phil Steele All-America Third Team
2020-21 Associated Press All-America First Team
2020-21 Stats Perform All-America First Team
2020-21 HERO Sports All-America First Team
2020-21 Athlon Sports All-America First Team
2020-21 Phil Steele All-America First Team
2021 All-MVFC First Team
2020-21, 2021 All-MVFC First Team
2020-21 All-MVFC Second Team
2019 All-MVFC Second Team
2020-21 MVFC Offensive Player of the Week
2018 MVFC Honor Roll

Other facts about Watson:

His father also play in the NFL. Tazem Wajed (whose name was Tim Watson at the time), was drafted by the Packers in 1993, and played from 1993 to 1997.
Watson earned a degree in university studies while at NDSU.
Attended Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa, FL.
Watson's jersey No. 1 at NDSU, but he'll have No. 9 in Green Bay.

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