David Watford

David Watford
No. 9 – Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1993-06-16) June 16, 1993
Hampton, Virginia
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
College: Hampton
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
CFL status: International
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

David Watford (born June 16, 1993) is a Canadian football quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football as a quarterback at Virginia for three seasons before transferring to Hampton.

Early years

Watford attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia.[1]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Watford went undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a wide receiver on July 27, 2016.[2] He was waived on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 2, 2017.[5] He was waived on August 26, 2017.[6]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On October 9, 2017, Watford was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice squad as a quarterback.[7] Watford made his professional debut for the Roughriders in the second half of Riders Week 3 loss to the Montreal Alouettes.[8] Watord, who came on to replace an ineffective Brandon Bridge, completed 10 of 22 pass attempts for 108 yards, throwing one touchdown and two interceptions.

References

  1. ↑ "David Watford, Hampton Pirates, Dual-Threat Quarterback". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ Gowton, Brandon Lee (July 27, 2016). "Eagles sign a quarterback who is converting to wide receiver". BleedingGreenNation.com. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ McPherson, Chris; Smith, Alex (September 3, 2016). "Eagles Trim Roster to 53 Players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 4, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  5. ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 2, 2017). "Eight Signed To Reserve/Future Contracts". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  6. ↑ McPherson, Chris (August 26, 2017). "Roster Moves: Eagles Waive Two Receivers And A Cornerback". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  7. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS". cfl.ca/. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  8. ↑ "2018-06-30 Game Tracker - Montreal Alouettes vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (2477) - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
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