For the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, Carlos Watkins is a professional defensive end. He is 138 kg and 1.91 m tall. He played football while he was a student at Chase High School. He recorded 50 tackles and 14.0 sacks as a junior. He recorded 15 sacks, one interception, and five forced fumbles as a senior.
He attended Clemson University after high school and played collegiate football for the Clemson Tigers. He participated in nine games as a true freshman in 2012, compiling 16 tackles and three quarterback pressures. Prior to getting engaged in an automobile accident that resulted in blood clots in both of his legs and forced the end of his sophomore season, he participated in three games with one start.
He made 11 appearances as a backup in 2014 after sitting out the previous season as a redshirt sophomore, recording 13 tackles and 4 quarterback pressures. He had 191 tackles, 14 sacks, 30 starts, and 53 games played by the time he concluded his college career. At the 2017 NFL Draft, Watkins was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round.
He agreed to join the Dallas Cowboys in a 4-3 formation on March 22, 2021, and play defensive lineman. He renewed his contract with the Cowboys for one season on March 22, 2022. After being released on August 30, 2022, he was later added to the practice squad the following day. On October 22, 2022, he was added to the Cowboys’ roster of currently playing players.
How Old Is Carlos Watkins?
Carlos Watkins is 28 years old. He was born on December 5, 1993. He will turn 29 in December, 2022.