Benjamin Watson Net Worth, Family, Parents, Wife, Salary, Biography and More

Benjamin Watson excelled as a sprinter on the track and field track, posting personal best performances of 22.37 seconds in the 200-meter race and 50.03 seconds in the 400-meter race. Before transferring to the University of Georgia and majoring in finance, Watson was a football player at Duke University. He then attended Georgia. During his three years at Georgia, he totaled 65 receptions for 852 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Benjamin Watson Wiki/ Biography

Benjamin Watson was Born on 18 December 1980 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.He attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and was a letterman in football and track. In his junior season, the two-time All-Region selection and Northwestern HS Student of the Year led his team to the state championship. He was also a member of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' high school chapter.

Benjamin Watson Parents

benjamin watson with father in childhood

Benjamin Watson was Born to his Parents Ken Watson and Diana Watson. His Father's name is Ken Watson and his mother's name is Diana Watson who is a house wife.Benjamin is very close to his mom and dad there is no any information regarding he has any sibling we will update soon.

Benjamin Watson Wife and Kids

benjamin watson with Family

Benjamin Watson was a Married man. He married with his beautiful wife Kirsten Watson in 2005.The Couple have four children together name Naomi Love Watson, Judah Watson, Grace Makayla Watson, Isaiah Watson.

Benjamin Watson Net Worth

Benjamin Watson has a Net Worth of $10 Million in 2022.Benjamin Watson agreed to terms with the New England Patriots on a one-year, $800,000 contract, with $800,000 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $800,000.

Benjamin Watson Ethnicity, Nationality 

Benjamin Watson Ethniity is Mixed and currently he holds the American nationality as he was born in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.

Benjamin Watson Career Highights 

Watson participated in the NFL combine and went through all of the combine and positional drills.

Watson attended Georgia's pro day on March 18, 2004, but chose to stand on his combine numbers and only ran positional drills and the 40-yard dash. Every team's representatives and scouts were present, including head coaches Mike Sherman (Packers) and Butch Davis (Browns).

In 13 regular-season games and 13 starts, he finished the 2006 season with 49 receptions for 643 yards and three touchdowns.

In 2007, Watson was the Patriots' primary starting tight end.

Watson was the Patriots' primary tight end in 2009, and he was the only returning tight end after the team released David Thomas and signed free agents Chris Baker and Michael Matthews.

Watson signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Cleveland Browns on March 12, 2010, with $6.35 million guaranteed.

Watson signed a three-year, $4.95 million contract with the New Orleans Saints on March 18, 2013, with $1.80 million guaranteed and a $1.20 million signing bonus.

Watson had nine receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 52-49 win over the New York Giants in Week 8 on November 1, 2015.

In 2015, Watson started all 16 games and caught 74 passes for 825 yards and six touchdowns, a career high.

Watson was signed to a one-year, $2 million contract by the New Orleans Saints on March 28, 2018, with a signing bonus of $645,000.

On May 10, 2019, Watson announced his retirement and signed with the New England Patriots, the team that drafted him in 2004.