The other teams to have offered at him include: the Illinois Fighting Illini, the Kansas Jayhawks, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Missouri Tigers, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the Syracuse Orange.

Nov 17, 2012; Lawrence, KS, USA; An Iowa State Cyclones helmet sits on the bench before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Iowa State won the game 51-23. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Also, he has not received offers, but is receiving interest from the Michigan Wolverines, the Michigan State Spartans, the North Carolina State Wolfpack, the Northern Illinois Huskies, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Watson is a 6’1″, 215 pound outside linebacker from East St. Louis, Illinois. He is currently a junior at East St. Louis High School.

The East St. Louis Flyers made it to the Class 7A Illinois State Playoffs. However, they would lose to Edwardsville High School, 18-21, in the second round.

As a junior in 2012, Watson recorded 142 tackles, twelve tackles for loss, five sacks, and three interceptions.

The three-star recruit is currently ranked 17th in the state of Illinois and 42nd among outside linebackers by 247Sports.

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Watson has offers from six teams. The teams to have offered at him include: the Illinois Fighting Illini, the Kansas Jayhawks, the Missouri Tigers, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the Syracuse Orange.

Sep 24, 2011; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Illinois defeated Western Michigan 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

Also, he has not received offers, but is receiving interest from the Michigan Wolverines, the Michigan State Spartans, the North Carolina State Wolfpack, the Northern Illinois Huskies, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Watson is a 6’1″, 215 pound outside linebacker from East St. Louis, Illinois. He is currently a junior at East St. Louis High School.

The East St. Louis Flyers made it to the Class 7A Illinois State Playoffs. However, they would lose to Edwardsville High School, 18-21, in the second round.

As a junior in 2012, Watson recorded 142 tackles, twelve tackles for loss, five sacks, and three interceptions.

There are currently no rankings for this recruit by 247Sports.

Make sure to follow me on Twitter @RickyWidmer.

Like the us on Facebook at Writing_Illini.

Oct 20, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; A Minnesota Golden Gophers helmet during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 38-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The other teams to have offered at him include: the Illinois Fighting Illini, the Kansas Jayhawks, the Missouri Tigers, the Purdue Boilermakers, and the Syracuse Orange.

Also, he has not received offers, but is receiving interest from the Michigan Wolverines, the Michigan State Spartans, the North Carolina State Wolfpack, the Northern Illinois Huskies, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Watson is a 6’1″, 215 pound outside linebacker from East St. Louis, Illinois. He is currently a junior at East St. Louis High School.

The East St. Louis Flyers made it to the Class 7A Illinois State Playoffs. However, they would lose to Edwardsville High School, 18-21, in the second round.

As a junior in 2012, Watson recorded 142 tackles, twelve tackles for loss, five sacks, and three interceptions.

There are no rankings for this recruit by 247Sports.

Make sure to follow me on Twitter @RickyWidmer.

Like the us on Facebook at Writing_Illini.