2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Prospect: Christian Watson, WR North Dakota State
Our NFL rookie profile series continues with this analysis of 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Christian Watson, WR from North Dakota State. We will continue to provide you with these in-depth rookie profiles and a ton of other fantasy football rookie analysis right up through the NFL Draft. Stay tuned, and stay ahead of your league.
Small school prospects are always tough to evaluate for both NFL teams and the general public. Questions about level of competition and how those players will translate to the pros always looms large even when there is upside. But, with the emergence of recent FCS players like Cooper Kupp, there is an even more watchful eye trying to find the next big WR. Christian Watson may fit the bill and prove to not only be a great NFL asset, but a tremendous fantasy asset as well.
The Stats
Statistics from Stats.com.
Pure stats are the weakness of Watson’s profile. He was a late bloomer in high school (thus going to FCS North Dakota State) and took some time to develop at the college level. His receiving yards per game improved every season, showing his improvement over time. He added in some rushing usage on end-arounds and trick plays. This showcases a diverse skillset NFL teams will like.
