University of North Carolina Athletics
2025 Men's Lacrosse Roster

Jersey Number 53
Wade Watson
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Chapel Hill, N.C.
- High School:
- Holly Springs
2024 (Sophomore): Did not see game action during the 2024 campaign • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
Prep: Played lacrosse at Holly Springs under head coach Christopher Baranello • Earned four varsity letters during prep career • A two-time All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference midfielder during prep career
Personal: Wade Watson is the son of Chad and Kat Watson • Born Aug. 16 in Chapel Hill, N.C. • Has two siblings, Tanner and McCabe • Father, Chad, played lacrosse at UNC from 1986-89 • Sister, Tanner, played field hockey at UNC from 2014-17 • Plans to study business at UNC
Prep: Played lacrosse at Holly Springs under head coach Christopher Baranello • Earned four varsity letters during prep career • A two-time All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference midfielder during prep career
Personal: Wade Watson is the son of Chad and Kat Watson • Born Aug. 16 in Chapel Hill, N.C. • Has two siblings, Tanner and McCabe • Father, Chad, played lacrosse at UNC from 1986-89 • Sister, Tanner, played field hockey at UNC from 2014-17 • Plans to study business at UNC
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