Matt Watts Season 2017

Matt Watts joined the Nebraska program in 2016 and wpent his two years in Lincoln providing depth on the offensive line. Watts began his career at Butte College in Oroville, Calif., before coming to Nebraska. 

2017 (Senior)
Watts provided depth on the offensive line, but did not play in a game. 

2016 (Junior)
Watts joined the Nebraska program as a walk-on in 2016 and worked on the scout team offense.

Before Nebraska (Butte College/St. Mary's HS)
Watts joined the Nebraska program after spending two seasons at Butte College in Oroville, California. Butte College is known as one of the top junior colleges in the country, producing stars such as Larry Allen (Dallas Cowboys & San Francisco 49ers), Alex Green (Green Bay Packers), Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) and Junior Siavii (Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks). 

At St. Mary's High School in Stockton, California, Watts spent three years on varsity under Head Coach Tony Franks. He played both offensive and defensive line for the Rams. As a senior on defense, Watts recorded 5.3 tackles per game and 68 total tackles, while being credited with 8.5 sacks on the season. He earned TCAL Conference Defensive Lineman-of-the-Year award and was also invited to the Sac Joaquin County All-Star Game. Additionally, Watts' team claimed the conference title all three years he was on varsity.

Watts also played basketball for two years at St. Mary's. 

Personal
Watts is the son of Larry and Debra Watts and was born on May 25, 1995. He is majoring in economics. He has volunteered his time with Husker Hotline and hospital outreach visits.