UDFA Eric Watts to New York Jets

[huskymedic]

 

[Go Dogs!!]

Congrats!! Time to go to work!!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

after trading one of their starters during draft day…and not picking up a DE draft pick, Watts should have a good shot with the Jets. Also…he should get a chance to learn…D Line is a specialty of Robert Saleh.

 

[Palatine]

Watts has an NFL body and athleticism. But he needs skills. He will be a project. If he takes the coaching, he could have a very long, productive and lucrative career. Best of luck.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Watts has an NFL body and athleticism. But he needs skills. He will be a project. If he takes the coaching, he could have a very long, productive and lucrative career. Best of luck.

Hoping at least for practice squad and the coaching...

 

[giddyup]

Hoping at least for practice squad and the coaching...

Practice squad gives him a chance but it’s a very tenuous existence. Hopefully he’s working over time with some great private coaching because he has to improve fast.

 

[lavuuk153]

Am I wrong or is that a lot to get guaranteed as a UDFA?

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Am I wrong or is that a lot to get guaranteed as a UDFA?

A few years ago, Ryan van Demark got 175k guarantee from the Colts as an UDFA. then moved over to the Bills after getting cut. Still there I believe.

 

[huskymedic]

Am I wrong or is that a lot to get guaranteed as a UDFA?

It’s up there but if you scroll through Wilson’s timeline above there are more than a couple north of $225k

 

[DoctorWho85]

I'm surprised he wasn't drafted. Congrats on signing with the Jets

 

[gioff2323]

Congrats young man.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Pretty good gig for first job out of college.

 

[Nextmanup]

That’s a great amount to get! Sometimes it’s more money to go as an udfa then get started in the 6-7th round!
Plus you and your agent choose the team you think you have the best chance to make the roster! His agent did his job! Great for him!

 

[Chin Diesel]

That’s a great amount to get! Sometimes it’s more money to go as an udfa then get started in the 6-7th round!
Plus you and your agent choose the team you think you have the best chance to make the roster! His agent did his job! Great for him!

I mean the team that signs you as an UDFA kinda has some control over what the agent and player get to do.

 

[huskymedic]

UConn’s Eric Watts Signs with the New York Jets - University of Connecticut Athletics

STORRS, Conn. – UConn defensive end Eric Watts (Sumter, S.C.) signed an NFL contract as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets at the conclusion of the NFL

uconnhuskies.com

 

[huskymedic]

 

[HartfordHank]

Am I wrong or is that a lot to get guaranteed as a UDFA?

Coker kid from Holy Cross got $25K signing bonus and $225,000 guaranteed contract from the Panther’s.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[DoctorWho85]

As a pats fan I hate this, but the Jets is a great spot to land for a defensive player.

 

[businesslawyer]

The Eric Watts from 2022 could play in the NFL. The Eric Watts we saw in 2023, not so much. Here's hoping he gets his mojo back.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Man. Udfa gets over $200k. He’s minimum practice squad, but at his cost I can see them making him a backup and developing.

NFL teams don’t waste money if they don’t feel there is potential. And at the price he got as an Udfa, there was competition.

 

[Palatine]

The UFL drafted Watts as well.

Fifth round: Memphis Showboats: DE Eric Watts, UCONN

 

[UCFBfan]

Watts was getting a lot of love at the Senior Bowl and maybe also the combine I believe. Surprised he didn't go late on the draft. Good to see his making teams regret not taking him and making a case for a roster spot on the Jets.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Couldn’t be happier for him.