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NFL Draft 2018: Way-too-early ranking of top 7 SEC prospects

By Erich Hilkert

Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Armani Watts (23) reacts to a tackle against the UCLA Bruins during a game at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Armani Watts (23) reacts to a tackle against the UCLA Bruins during a game at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Armani Watts is not only a playmaker at free safety, he is also known as being a physical defender. Leading the Aggies with 126 total tackles attests to this fact.

During his freshman season in 2014, he led the team with three interceptions. He had one interception in the 2015 campaign and had two interceptions in the 2016 season. Watts also had seven pass deflections during his freshman season.

Despite only playing in eight games in 2016, he still tallied six tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and a sack.

Improving draft stock

Simply by staying healthy throughout the 2017 seasons would significantly boost Watts’ draft stock. He suffered through a range of injuries in 2016, including a serious knee injury in November against Ole Miss that caused him to miss the last three games of the season altogether.

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