Bryce Watts

Position:
Defensive Back
Weight:
175
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Toms River, N.J.
High School:
Toms River North / Virginia Tech

2020 – Junior Season

Made the decision to not participate during the 2020 season • Sat out the 2019 season per NCAA transfer regulations.

2018 - Sophomore Season (at Virginia Tech)

Appeared in 12 games at defensive back and on special teams • Posted 24 tackles, and INT and six PBU • Tallied six stops in his first career start against Florida St. • Added six tackles and two PBU at Old Dominion • Recorded three PBU at Duke • Notched two tackles, his first career INT and a PBU against Marshall.

2017 - True Freshman Season (at Virginia Tech)

Appeared in all 13 games at defensive back and on special teams • Tallied five tackles and a PBU • Posted two tackles at ECU • Recorded single-tackle games against Georgia Tech, Duke and Old Dominion • Also broke up a pass vs. ODU.

Toms River North High School

A three-year letterman who was listed as the top cornerback in the state of New Jersey and the fifth-best cornerback in the east region by Scout.com • Named All-Group 5 first team by NJ.com as a senior • A second-team all-state selection by NJ12 Varsity • Posted 75 tackles, five TFL, two INTs, 19 PBU and seven fumble recoveries • Added 412 rushing yards, 1,336 receiving yards and 17 TDs on offense • Coached by Dave Oizerowitz.

Personal

Son of Melanie Hester and Christopher Watts • His mother, Melanie, ran track at Rutgers • Birthday is May 26.