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Elbert Watts

Elbert Watts is a former defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).

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PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1963-03-20) March 20, 1963
Carson, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolVenice (California)
CollegeOklahoma
USC
NFL draft1986: 9th round, 243rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions1
Sacks1
Return yards239
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Elbert Watts (born March 20, 1963) is a former defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).

Biography

Watts was born on March 20, 1963, in Carson, California.1

Football career

Watts was drafted 243rd overall in the ninth round of the 1986 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams and played that season with the Green Bay Packers.2 He played at the collegiate level at the University of Southern California and the University of Oklahoma.3

References

References

  1. "Elbert Watts Stats, News and Video - DB". NFL.com.
  2. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  3. "Elbert Watts Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2025.