Christian Watson-WR-NDSU | Page 3

Phoenix49ers · 2022-01-11T14:43:34-08:00

Might as well go back to the well at NDSU for another guy, this time a quality BIG receiver with plenty of speed to get downfield in a hurry. I've seen his name tossed around a few times so I'm surprised that he doesn't have a thread yet. Pretty much a perfect fit for the 49ers offense and he already has some built in chemistry with Lance as he was his favorite target in 2019. The other positive is that he's been used in every conceivable way at NDSU. The way Kyle uses Deebo is pretty much how Watson was utilized. It wasn't unusual for him to line up outside, in the slot, out of the backfield...etc. He was also an effective kick returner for the Bison. A big play guy that can get up for passes and be a serious redzone threat, I expect him to wind up going anywhere from the late 2nd to late 4th round. Reminds me of Kittle coming out of college in that he was underutilized as a receiver in a very run heavy offense. Tremendous upside for the NFL and could really be the missing piece to the 49ers WR group. He's basically everything that Shanahan was hoping for from Hurd, but also quite raw as a receiver. If they are confident that he can greatly improve his route running skills, he could become a huge steal. Please welcome WR Christian Watson @ChristianW2017 from @NDSUfootball to the 2022 @Reeses Senior Bowl!!! #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ @JimNagy_SB @PaniniAmerica #RatedRookie pic.twitter.com/WahZnl78cb— Reese's Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) January 6, 2022Ok, I watched Christian Watson w/ Trey Lance. THIS IS DIFFERENT. Look how quickly he's at top speed, the twitch and the body control. This run shows me so much. Tall guys don't do this. pic.twitter.com/hpDdKBW8XS— Matt Alkire (@mattalkire) November 16, 2021Feel like we've probably said this a few times before, but ......Christian Watson. TO. THE. HOUSE. pic.twitter.com/oB16QdliCQ— NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) November 20, 2021NDSU WR Christian Watson (6'3/206) is on the receiving end of several Trey Lance bombs you've seenHere he does all the work himselfWatson's a super legit NFL prospect, a rJR who could bounce if he goes off in 2020 pic.twitter.com/kqcoQIGROY— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) June 18, 2020.@NDSUfootball WR Christian Watson almost isn't fair at FCS level. Closes a cushion and runs by CBs with ease. So fluid. Zero strain. #NFL scouts will be watching the 6'4" deep threat in today's FCS nat'l title game vs. Montana St. 📺 ESPN2 at 12 pm ET.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/I3kVfv4vkO— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) January 8, 2022

Feb 3, 2022 at 8:06 AM

#31

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Originally posted by BamaNiner:
Great idea, choose NDSU as the feeder school. Who needs Bama or LSU

Feb 3, 2022 at 9:30 AM

#32

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Originally posted by BamaNiner:
Great idea, choose NDSU as the feeder school. Who needs Bama or LSU

Damn right. 9ers have never done well outside of division 1 at drafting WRs.

[ Edited by 9ers4eva on Feb 3, 2022 at 9:30 AM ]

Feb 3, 2022 at 11:54 AM

#33

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Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by BamaNiner:
Great idea, choose NDSU as the feeder school. Who needs Bama or LSU

Damn right. 9ers have never done well outside of division 1 at drafting WRs.

I mean, tell me the LSU or Bama receiver there in the third round more talented than Watson...

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM

#34

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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by BamaNiner:
Great idea, choose NDSU as the feeder school. Who needs Bama or LSU

Damn right. 9ers have never done well outside of division 1 at drafting WRs.

I mean, tell me the LSU or Bama receiver there in the third round more talented than Watson...

If Jameson Williams drops due to his ACL injury im so down

[ Edited by ritz126 on Feb 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM ]

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:11 PM

#35

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Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by BamaNiner:
Great idea, choose NDSU as the feeder school. Who needs Bama or LSU

lol right...kid is looking smooth as s**t at the Senior bowl vs some good prospects. Talent is talent.

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:12 PM

#36

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But he doesn't play in the SEC...there's no way he could be good!

Another solid day for #NDSU WR Christian Watson. He's every bit of 6-4, strong hands, great body control, and can run to be a bigger WR. His traits shined in red zone drills/periods today. Over the course of three days, he's been the most consistent receiver here.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 3, 2022

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:22 PM

#37

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But he doesn't play for Bama!

#NDSU WR Christian Watson has been outstanding this week. He plays above the conditions & situation. Whoever drafts him is getting an impact player
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) February 3, 2022

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:27 PM

#38

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To be fair to Bama WR's they do have to carry their overrated QB's on their back. Watson has elite QBs playing with him.

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:50 PM

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If he's as good as NYs Twitter guys say, between him and Radnuz, the talent Trey played with at NDSU is akin to the Bama qbs….in comparison to the competition. Does it not work both ways?

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:51 PM

#40

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Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
To be fair to Bama WR's they do have to carry their overrated QB's on their back. Watson has elite QBs playing with him.

Who are we referring to? Tua? Team had a winning record this year
Hurts? Led team to playoffs.
Mac? Playoff team and a rookie pro bowler

Feb 3, 2022 at 12:56 PM

#41

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Originally posted by BamaNiner:
Great idea, choose NDSU as the feeder school. Who needs Bama or LSU

The top WR in football this year and a guy that the 49ers struggled to stop repeatedly in Cooper Kupp came out of EWU which like NDSU, plays in the FCS.

Terrell Owens came out of Tennessee-Chattanooga, an FCS school. Jerry Rice came out of Mississippi Valley State, another FCS school. Talent is talent.

Feb 3, 2022 at 1:17 PM

#42

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Originally posted by BamaNiner:
Who are we referring to? Tua? Team had a winning record this year
Hurts? Led team to playoffs.
Mac? Playoff team and a rookie pro bowler

Know who else made the Pro Bowl and playoffs in rookie year? Andy Dalton.

Feb 3, 2022 at 1:22 PM

#43

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Originally posted by BamaNiner:
If he's as good as NYs Twitter guys say, between him and Radnuz, the talent Trey played with at NDSU is akin to the Bama qbs….in comparison to the competition. Does it not work both ways?

He's playing well at the Senior bowl, why ya got to hate so hard on that? There are other colleges outside of Bama my man. You hate on FCS, yet him and others are showing up competing and playing well vs power 5 talent.

Not sure why you feel the need to make condescending comments about these types of schools and the talent that comes out of them all the time? We get it you're a massive Bama/SEC fan.

[ Edited by NYniner85 on Feb 3, 2022 at 2:26 PM ]

Feb 3, 2022 at 1:23 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
The top WR in football this year and a guy that the 49ers struggled to stop repeatedly in Cooper Kupp came out of EWU which like NDSU, plays in the FCS.

Terrell Owens came out of Tennessee-Chattanooga, an FCS school. Jerry Rice came out of Mississippi Valley State, another FCS school. Talent is talent.

Kupp is far and away the best Cooper playing WR in the NFL.

Feb 3, 2022 at 2:09 PM

#45

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Fast, tall, good hands, can run routes, returns kicks...kid is going to rocket up boards