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John Watson
OT
· Oklahoma
John Watson is a former offensive tackle out of Oklahoma, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 179th overall pick (round 7) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
John Watson Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started |
|---|---|
| 95 | 51 |
Career History
- San Francisco 49ers (1971–1976)
- New Orleans Saints (1977–1979)
Born: Palo Alto, California, U.S. · Height: 6-4
Draft Class Context
John Watson was the 19th of 20 OTs selected in the 1971 draft. The 179th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Desmond Clark in 1999, who played 129 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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