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Derek Watson (gridiron football)

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Derek Watson
No. 43
Date of birth (1981-05-01) May 1, 1981 (age 43)
Place of birthAnderson, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)RB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
US collegeSouth Carolina State
High schoolPalmetto
NFL draft2003 / undrafted
Career history
As player
2003New England Patriots*
2005Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2009Calgary Stampeders
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Derek Watson (born May 1, 1981) is a former professional Canadian football running back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the South Carolina Gamecocks. He attended high school at Palmetto High School in Williamston, South Carolina.

Watson has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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