On the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, Carlos Watkins plays defensive end. He is 138 kg in weight and 1.91 m tall. At Chase High School, he participated in football. As a junior, he recorded 14.0 sacks and 50 tackles. He had five forced fumbles, one interception, and 15 sacks as a senior. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Clemson University where he played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
He played in nine games in 2012 as a true freshman, recording 16 tackles and 3 quarterback pressures. He played in three games with one start before being involved in a car accident that left him with blood clots in both of his legs and forced the end of his second season.
He returned to the games in 2014 as a redshirt sophomore where he played as backup in 11 games and recorded 13 tackles and 4 quarterback pressures. He had a total of 53 starts over the course of his college career, totaling 191 tackles and 14 sacks. The Houston Texans selected Watkins in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He inked a contract with the Dallas Cowboys on March 22, 2021, to play defensive lineman in a 4-3 scheme.
He re-signed with the Cowboys on a one-year deal on March 22, 2022. On August 30, 2022, he was released, and the following day, he was added to the practice squad. On October 22, 2022, he was added to the Cowboys’ active roster.
How Much Does Carlos Watkins Make?
Per his contract with the Cowboys, he makes an annual salary of $1,187,500.