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Tariq Watson Rice
File CB-805 · National rank 6917 · 2027 class

Tariq Watson

#4· Rice ·CB ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Gretna, Louisiana
5'10"Height 181 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Multi-Year StarterReturning StarterTransfer
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Quick Notes
Tariq Watson is a redshirt senior defensive back who landed at Rice after stops at UAB and Minnesota and projects as a starter. He profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#805 CB / 1642
#6917 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Rotational DB (via UAB) with some college production (12 tk, 0 sacks, 0 INT (2025)).

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CB Keys 2025 · UAB
12
Tot
Better than 48% of 935 CBs
0
INT
Better than 35% of 899 CBs
2
PD
Better than 61% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1116
National
#103
Position
#49
State
High SchoolHelen Cox
HometownGretna, Louisiana
Offers9 schools view →
Career Production 4 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 UAB 8 1202
2024 UAB 3 402
2023 Minnesota 6 1000
2022 Minnesota 1 200
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Transfer (2 stints)
Minnesota→UAB→Rice 2026
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk