Mike Watson

Position:
Offensive Tackle
Height:
6-4
Weight:
305
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Pasadena, Calif.
High School:
Pasadena CC

Returning starter at left offensive tackle who made great strides through game experience last season ... his athleticism makes him a natural on pass protection ... has worked hard to improve his run game ... starting left tackle last season ... following the injury to Tim Brown, took over that tackle spot when Jeff Berk was moved to guard ... made first start against Rutgers ... team-high five knockdowns in Central Florida win ... five knockdowns against Boston College and Pitt ... sprained his left knee and ankle in the Pitt game ... Offensive Champion: UCF ... came to WVU in January, 2003, from Pasadena (Calif.) City College ... JCNetwork second team All-American ... first team all-Mission Conference, all-Region Four and all-state for Coach Tom Maher ... played prep ball at John Muir High in Pasadena, where he was an all-league selection for Coach Erik Johnson ... born October 6, 1982 ... son of Roy and Pat Watson ... majoring in sociology and anthropology with an emphasis on criminology ... Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll