After high school at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, Delaware, Watson attended Temple University. In four seasons for the Owls, Watson caught 98 passes for 1,629 yards (5th in school history) and 7 touchdowns.
After completing his secondary education at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, Delaware, Watson attended Temple University. During his four-year tenure with the Owls, Watson accumulated 98 receptions for 1,629 yards (ranking fifth in school history) and 7 touchdowns.