Rice Owls#4 · CB Tariq Watson
77 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 181 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Gretna, LA
Tariq Watson is a CB (#4) for Rice, from Gretna, LA. In the 2025 season he had 12 tackles over 8 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 8
Sack rate 3
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 3
Weight 5
Frame 4
Experience 17
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Tariq Watson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UAB | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | UAB | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | MINN | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MINN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Tariq Watson appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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Career timeline
- NowRice CB: #4
- ClassSenior
- HometownGretna, LA
Tariq Watson: Rice CB profile and stats
Tariq Watson is a CB (#4) for Rice, from Gretna, LA. This profile tracks Tariq Watson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rice roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rice sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Tariq Watson in the news
All newsRecapFresno State beat Rice 38-24 (Week 4, 2026)Fresno State beat Rice 38-24 at Valley Children's Stadium. Now Fresno State is 3-1, and Rice is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapWestern Michigan beat Rice 28-21 (Week 3, 2026)Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 at Rice Stadium. Now Western Michigan is 2-1, and Rice is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapNotre Dame beat Rice 52-0 (Week 2, 2026)Notre Dame beat Rice 52-0 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 2-0, and Rice is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Tariq Watson play for?
Tariq Watson plays for Rice, wearing #4 at CB.
What position does Tariq Watson play?
Tariq Watson is a CB for Rice.
How tall is Tariq Watson?
Tariq Watson is 5-10 and weighs 181 lb.
What year is Tariq Watson in?
Tariq Watson is listed as a senior on the Rice roster.
Where is Tariq Watson from?
Tariq Watson is from Gretna, LA.