Spencer Watt

Spencer Watt
No. 89     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Date of birth (1988-12-15) December 15, 1988
Place of birth North Vancouver, British Columbia
Career information
Status Active
Position(s) WR
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg)
University Simon Fraser
CFL draft 2010 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18
Drafted by Toronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
2010–2014 Toronto Argonauts
2015–present Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Spencer Watt (born December 15, 1988 in North Vancouver, British Columbia) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 18th overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 19, 2010.[1] He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.

Personal life

After first joining football in grade 12, Spencer enrolled at Minot State where he also competed in track & field. After one year, Spencer transferred to Simon Fraser where he majored in Arts. His parents are Elizabeth and Mike, and he has an older sister named Melissa. Spencer played high school football at Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver.

College career

Started career at Minot State (2006) before transferring to Simon Fraser (2007–09)…2009 Played in seven games and caught 14 passes for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns…Named offensive player of the week in Canada West…2008 Finished season with 301 yards and 16 receptions, both SFU career highs…Scored one touchdown on the season…Played in eight of the Clan’s ten games…Registered a season-high four receptions for 90 yards in playoff win over Saskatchewan Huskies. 2007 First season with SFU, finished year with 194 yards receiving on 13 receptions…Registered a season-high six receptions for 112 yards against UBC…Played in seven of eight games on the year….2006 (Minot State): Attended Minot State as a freshman and competed in track & field

Professional career

Toronoto Argonauts

He was drafted in the 3rd Round, 18th overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed with Toronto on May 19, 2010. During his time with Toronto he has gone to the playoffs and won the 2012 Grey Cup. Watt was signed to a two-year contract extension with Toronto on January 17, 2013.[2]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Upon entering free agency, Watt signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 10, 2015.[3] Watt missed the entire 2015 CFL season, after he was sidelined with a torn achilles.[4]

Career statistics

Receiving stats

Year Team Games Played Receptions Receiving Yards Yards per Reception Longest Reception Receiving Touchdowns
2010 Toronto Argonauts 11 14 201 14.4 50 2
2011 Toronto Argonauts 17 29 345 11.9 48 1
2012 Toronto Argonauts 17 34 424 12.5 49 0
2013 Toronto Argonauts 15 23 389 16.9 50 3
2014 Toronto Argonauts 16 35 356 10.2 33 3
2016 Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 21 211 12.6 36 0
TOTAL 94 156 1,926 12.6 50 9

References

  1. ↑ WATT SIGNS AS ARGOS PREPARE FOR ROOKIE CAMP
  2. ↑ "Argos re-sign Canadian WR Watt to two-year contract".
  3. ↑ FA15: Watt heads down QEW; signs with Tiger-Cats
  4. ↑ "Report: Gaydosh, Watt suffer season-ending injuries".
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