Jaylen Watson

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Experience: 4 years

Height: 6-2

Age: 26

Weight: 197 lbs

College: Washington State

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Biography

Watson enters his fourth season with the Chiefs in 2025.
Originally entered the NFL as the first of three seventh-round picks (243rd overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Career Highlights:

With a 99-yard interception returned for a touchdown in Week 2 of his rookie season, Jaylen Watson became the second fastest player in NFL history since the 1970 merger to intercept a pass for 90+ yards. Former NFL DB Sam Garnes is the fastest, recording a 95-yard interception in Week 1 of his rookie season.

Honors:

2022 Week 2 AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Transactions:

Originally entered the NFL as the first of three seventh-round picks (243rd overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Chiefs' Rookie Cornerback Jaylen Watson Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Watson recorded a 99-yard pick-six in last week's victory over Los Angeles

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Five Things to Know About the Chiefs' Three Seventh-Round Picks | 2022 NFL Draft

The Chiefs selected three players in the seventh round on Saturday

Player Videos

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Jaylen Watson on Week 1 in Brazil: 'We Have the Opportunity to Travel Across the World and Play Football in Front of Fans' | Press Conference 8/18

Jaylen Watson spoke to the media on Monday, August 18.

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Jaylen Watson: 'Each Year I Try To Go In and Make a Name for Myself and I'll Try To Do The Same This Year' | Press Conference 6/18

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback, Jaylen Watson addressed the media on Wednesday, June 18th after Mandatory Minicamp.

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Under the Helmet w/ Cornerback Jaylen Watson - 'Underdog' Mentality, Chiefs Defense & Week 5 Matchup

Coming off another dominant performance by the Chiefs defense in Week 4, cornerback, Jaylen Watson reflects on his most recent AFC West matchup performance and what he expects from the Saints this coming Monday.

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Chamarri Conner Intercepts Kirk Cousins Pass and Laterals it Back to Jaylen Watson

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chamarri Conner picks off Atlanta Falcons Kirk Cousins pass and laterals it back to cornerback Jaylen Watson during our Week 3 Sunday Night Football matchup.

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Jaylen Watson's PBU prevents Zay Flowers from catching Deep Pass from Lamar Jackson

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson's PBU prevents Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers from catching Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's deep launch.

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Jaylen Watson: 'Someone Has to Step Up and Fill a Big Role' | Press Conference 8/13

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson addressed the media following training camp practice.

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Chiefs Pounce on 49ers' Costly Muffed Punt for MASSIVE Turn in Momentum

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson falls on a muffed punt after the football hits the foot of San Francisco 49ers defensive back Darrell Luter Jr. to set up the Chiefs' offense inside of the red zone with a chance to take a lead in Super Bowl LVIII

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Jaylen Watson's Blanket Coverage Prevents the Long Completion

Kanas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson's blanket coverage prevents Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's launch from ending in a completion that would've been for a big gain.

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SACK: Jaylen Watson Comes Free on a Corner Blitz for the Sack

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson comes free on a corner blitz for an 11-yard sack of New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe.

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SACK: Jaylen Watson Goes Unblocked on CB Blitz to Record the Sack

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson goes unblocked on a corner blitz, sparking a sack of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

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HIT-STICK: Jaylen Watson's Huge Tackle Reverberates Throughout EverBank Stadium

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson's hit-stick tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk reverberates throughout EverBank Stadium.

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Jaylen Watson: "Everything just slows down in the process" | Press Conferences 8/8

CB Jaylen Watson speaks to the media from 2023 Chiefs Training Camp in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Chiefs Rookies in Review: Defense

Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen takes a look at how the Chiefs young defense contributed to the championship season as a rookies.

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Jaylen Watson: "The game is a lot slower to us, and we've developed a lot." | Super Bowl Press Conference 2/3

CB Jaylen Watson speaks to the media ahead of the Super Bowl matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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INTERCEPTION: Jaylen Watson High Points the Throw and Brings Down Joe Burrow's First INT of the Postseason

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson soars to snag Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's first interception of the 2023 playoffs.

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INTERCEPTION: Jaylen Watson Makes One-Handed Catch for Late Fourth Quarter INT

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson makes one-handed catch for INT of quarterback Trevor Lawrence late in fourth quarter.

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Justin Watson's Toe-Tapping Catch Nets Chiefs 12 yards

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson makes a toe-tapping catch for a gain of 12 yards.

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Jaylen Watson: "It shows all the hard work and dedication I've put in." | Press Conference 9/21

CB Jaylen Watson speaks with the media ahead of the Chiefs Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Jaylen Watson's Best Plays from Week 2 | Chiefs vs. Chargers

Watch Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson's best plays vs. Los Angeles Chargers in the Week 2 matchup.

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Jaylen Watson: "That's just a huge shout-out to the vets." | Press Conference 8/15

Cornerback Jaylen Watson speaks with the media at Chiefs Training Camp

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Jaylen Watson: "We're not going to lose much here I don't believe" | Press Conference 5/8

speaks to the media during the Chiefs 2022 Rookie Mini Camp

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Jaylen Watson Gets "The Call" and Becomes a Kansas City Chief | 2022 NFL Draft

Watch as the Chiefs call Jaylen Watson and make him one of the newest members of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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WATCH: Charles Davis Breaks Down CB Jaylen Watson | 2022 NFL Draft

NFL Network's Charles Davis breaks down CB Jaylen Watson after Chiefs draft him in Round 7.

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Greg Castillo: "(Jaylen Watson) confident, humble, loves the process" | 2022 NFL Draft

Chiefs Scout Greg Castillo speaks with the media to talk about Jaylen Watson

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WATCH: Chiefs Select Jaylen Watson with 243rd Pick in 2022 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs select Washington State Cougars cornerback Jaylen Watson in Round 7 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 243 overall pick.

Player Galleries

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Chiefs Select Washington State CB Jaylen Watson with Pick 243 | NFL Draft 2022

The Kansas City Chiefs added to their defense by selecting cornerback Jaylen Watson in the 7th Round (Pick 243) of the third day of 2022 NFL Draft

Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
1	@Chargers	L 21 - 27	5	1	6	5	0	0	1						0
2	Eagles	L 17 - 20	2	7	9	2	0	0	0						0

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	OPP FR
2022	Kansas City Chiefs	16	6	37	12	49	35	0	6	1	99	99	99	1
2023	Kansas City Chiefs	16	2	28	5	33	28	2	6
2024	Kansas City Chiefs	6	6	21	11	32	19	0	6	0	12		12	0
2025	Kansas City Chiefs	2	2	7	8	15	7	0	1
TOTAL		40	16	93	36	129	89	2	19	1	111	111	99	1	0

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