Corey Watson

Bio

Corey followed up his first season with a solid showing in '09 Spring drills, but suffered an injury in the final week that sidelined him...will miss some strength and conditioning workouts this summer during his rehab...one of hardest workers on the squad...only thing keeping him from more playing time has been injuries, including ankle injury in Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star game just before embarking on his Tech career...after going through '08 Spring drills at cornerback, he made the move to wide receiver and saw some playing time as a freshman...has learned the new system and is ready to earn additional playing time...a real student of the game, he showed a strong knowledge of his position...an elusive runner with the ball...excellent hands.

At Tech (In 2008): Corey was on the field in 11 games as a redshirt freshman, lining up at receiver and also spending time on special teams...caught seven passes for 62 yards...had four receptions for 36 yards at Murray State for career-highs.

(In 2007): Sat out the entire 2007 season as a medical redshirt after ankle injury and surgery.

HIGH SCHOOL: Corey was a standout two-way player at Sevier County High School, seeing time at quarterback and defensive back...a versatile player, he also lined up at wide receiver and kick returner on his way to earning Region 1-5A Offensive Player of the Year in his final two seasons...was also a two-time first-team all-region pick as a defensive back...a Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star game selection...during his prep career, he scored 80 points and returned three punts for touchdowns.

PERSONAL: The son of Don and Rhonda Watson... born June 27, 1988... full name is Corey Shea Watson... enrolled in pre-pharmacy curriculum.