JordanWatson

Missed much of his freshman season because of injury … Returned to practice in the spring … Has shown good strength and toughness in practice, especially helpful in his solid run blocking.

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Well-regarded offensive lineman … The No. 39 offensive guard in the nation by Scout.com … No. 37 nationally by 24/7 Sports … Rated as the No. 31 prospect in Georgia by SuperPrep … Earned first-team all-state honors by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Also first-team All-Metro Atlanta … Three-year starter at Whitewater HS in Fayetteville, Ga., and blocked for current Wildcat Josh Clemons … Also played some noseguard in short-yardage/goalline situations … Earned a spot in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Classic … Also chosen Atlanta Touchdown Club Player of the Week … Coached by Amos McCreary … A pitcher and first baseman, he helped the baseball team advance to three state tournaments, including two appearances in the finals … Also wrestled one year, compiling a 19-3 record … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Named the school’s Homecoming King … Helped coach youth football.

Personal: Born in Riverdale, Ga. … Son of Mark and Kim Watson … Jordan’s grandfather, Fred Watson, was an offensive lineman at Wofford College and Jordan wears uniform No. 55 in his honor … Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies.

Community Cats: Participated in the Big Blue U Move-In (2012) and events at Indian Summer Camp (2012), a local elementary school (2012) and Shriner’s Hospital (2012).

Jordan Says … Other than the NFL, my dream job is: President of the USA … I couldn’t live without my: O-Line … My game-day superstition is: put on the right sock, right shoe, right brace first … My favorite part of game day is: the excitement … My hidden talent is: debate.