Nathaniel Watson, LB, Mississippi State. Ranked #199 overall on the 2024 consensus board (Round 6 projection); Cleveland drafted him in Round 6, pick 206.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
20FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '24 | CLE | 3-14 | 2 | — | 1 | 15% | 20 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2 | — | 1 | 15% | 20 | |
| Career | — | 2 | — | 1 | 15% | 20 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '24 | CLE | 63% | 243 |
| Career | 63% | 243 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2024 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'2 ¼"
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Frame profile.
Weight
233 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.9"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.9"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2024 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.63 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
31"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
111"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.63 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Nathaniel Watson leads all LBs from the 2024 draft class in career solo tackles.