Alex Watkins

Alex Watkins (born July 17, 1989) is an American former football defensive lineman. He was a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Tennessee Titans and played college football at Alabama.

Early life Watkins played high school football at Haywood High School in Brownsville, Tennessee. He committed to play for Alabama as part of Nick Saban's first recruiting class as head coach of the Crimson Tide in January 2007. During the 2009 season, Watkins appeared in three games as part of the squad that won the 2009 Bowl Championship Series championship.

College statistics Year GP–GS Tackles Sacks Pass Defense Fumbles Blocked Solo Ast Total Loss–Yards No–Yards Int–Yards BU PD QBH No–Yards FF Kick 2009 4–0 0 1 1 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0 0–0 0 0 2010 12–0 9 7 16 2.5–22 2.5–22 0–0 0 0 2 0–0 0 0 2011 13–1 9 8 17 2–13 1–12 0–0 0 0 2 0–0 1 0 Total 18 16 34 4.5–35 3.5–34 0–0 0 0 4 0–0 1 0

Professional career In the days that followed the 2012 NFL draft, Watkins signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in April 2012. Watkins remained with the Titans through much of training camp before he was waived on August 10, 2012, after he sustained an ankle injury during practice. On March 11, 2013, Watkins was signed by the CFL's Calgary Stampeders. Watkins as later released by the Stampeders.