Darius Watts
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Darius Orlando Watts (born December 19, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an NFL wide receiver.
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[edit] College career
Watts attended Marshall University and finished his career with 272 receptions for 4,031 yards (14.8 yards per reception avg.), and 47 touchdowns. He was the squad captain as a junior and a senior. Watts ranks fifth in Division I-A history for receptions in a career, and second for touchdowns in a career. Darius also rushed 21 times for 188 yards (8.95 yards per carry average), and returned 15 kickoffs for 254 yards (16.9 yards per kick return average).
[edit] NFL career
Watts was chosen in the 2nd Round as the 22nd pick (54th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2004 NFL Draft.
[edit] The 2004 Season
During his rookie season Watts caught 31 passes for 385 yards and 1 TD for an average of 14.8 ypc. He played in all 16 games, starting second. Watts carried the ball 5 times for 33 yards and recorded 1 tackle as well.
[edit] The 2005 Season
After an impressive first season Watts soon found himself under coach Mike Shanahan and recorded only 2 catches for 22 yards. Watts was inactive for the team's final 10 games.
[edit] The 2006 Season
After another inconsistent pre-season the Bronco's released Watts on September 2, 2006.
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