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Kelly Shipp, Associate Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – The Southeastern Conference’s leader in total tackles and sacks, Mississippi State graduate Nathaniel Watson, was named a Second Team All-American by the College Football Network.
Watson, a native of Maplesville, Ala., had a stellar final campaign at Mississippi State that saw him conclude the regular season as the SEC leader in total tackles (137) and sacks (10.0). His 137 tackles currently rank sixth in the FBS, while his 10.0 sacks are tied for ninth.
On the year, Watson produced six double-digit tackle games while leading the team in tackles seven times. He recorded at least a half sack in eight of the last 10 games, the longest streak by a Bulldog since Montez Sweat did it in 2017. Watson also recorded seven QB hurries, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, a pair of pass breakups and an interception.
Watson received multiple honors for his play on the field this past season. He was twice named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week and a national defensive player of the week while also being named a finalist for the Butkus Award, becoming the first Bulldog ever to be named a finalist.
Following week eight of the season, Watson earned both SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors and Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week honors for his dominant performance at Arkansas. Against the Razorbacks, Watson recorded a then…
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