Duke Blue Devils#95 · DT Preston Watson
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 300 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Lake Mary, FL
Preston Watson is a DT (#95) for Duke, from Lake Mary, FL. In the 2026 season he has 9 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 12
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 8
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 12
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 19
Frame 13
Experience 13
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2026 season
9
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Preston Watson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DUKE | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | DUKE | 11 | 15 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | DUKE | 7 | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
7
7
3
39
17
28
28
16
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs William & Mary | W 62-7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Illinois | W 31-27 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Tulane | W 17-3 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowDuke DT: #95
- ClassJunior
- HometownLake Mary, FL
Preston Watson: Duke DT profile and stats
Preston Watson is a DT (#95) for Duke, from Lake Mary, FL. This profile tracks Preston Watson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Duke roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Duke sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Preston Watson in the news
All newsRecapDuke beat William & Mary 62-7 (Week 4, 2026)Duke beat William & Mary 62-7 at Wallace Wade Stadium. Now Duke is 4-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and William & Mary is 2-3.2026-09-26RecapDuke beat Stanford 35-7 (Week 3, 2026)Duke beat Stanford 35-7 at Wallace Wade Stadium. Now Duke is 3-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and Stanford is 1-2, 0-2 in ACC play.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Preston Watson play for?
Preston Watson plays for Duke, wearing #95 at DT.
What position does Preston Watson play?
Preston Watson is a DT for Duke.
How tall is Preston Watson?
Preston Watson is 6-1 and weighs 300 lb.
What year is Preston Watson in?
Preston Watson is listed as a junior on the Duke roster.
Where is Preston Watson from?
Preston Watson is from Lake Mary, FL.
How many tackles does Preston Watson have?
Preston Watson has 9 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.