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.
Watson attended Temple University after graduating from St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, Delaware. During his time with the Owls, he achieved notable success, catching 98 passes for 1,629 yards and scoring 7 touchdowns, ranking fifth in school history.