Ben Watson was selected in the 1st Round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Career Highlights
- In his first three NFL seasons, Watson has started 23 of 29 games, recording 80 receptions for 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns.
- In 2006, Watson finished second among all Patriots receivers with 49 receptions. His reception total was the highest by a Patriots tight end since 1998, when Ben Coates caught 67 passes.
- Watson set career highs with seven catches and 95 receiving yards against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 30, 2006.
- Watson led all Patriots tight ends with 29 receptions for 441 yards and four touchdowns in 2005, while snaring 10 passes of 20 yards or longer.
- Watson recorded the longest touchdown reception in Patriots playoff history when he hauled in a pass and rumbled for a 63-yard score in the 2005 wild card playoffs (1/7/06).
