Duke Watson: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Duke Watson is a junior RB at UCF from Forsyth, GA. He is listed at 5'11", 185 pounds. Duke Watson ranks 21st among FBS players in rushing yards this season (297 rush yds, 3 TD on 27 carries), 13th in the 2027 running back prospect class. At Louisville and UCF (2024–26) he ran 143 times for 1,052 yards and 11 touchdowns and caught 15 passes for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: UCF
- Position: RB
- Class: Junior
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Hometown: Forsyth, GA
- Jersey: #26
- Running backs rank: No. 13 of the 2027 prospect class
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UCF | 3 | 27 | 297 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | Louisville | 7 | 49 | 158 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 1 |
| 2024 | Louisville | 12 | 67 | 597 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 1 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethune-Cookman | W | 7 | 110 | 1 | ||
| 2 | at Pittsburgh | L | 6 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Georgia State | W | 14 | 177 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com