Christian Watson

Green Bay Packers
Wide Receiver #9

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	May 12, 1999
Height	6'4"
Weight	208 lb

Draft

College	North Dakota State
Year	2022
Pick	Round: 2, Overall: 34
Team	GB

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
0.0	0.0	0.0

You can see where those projections compare to other WRs in our Wide Receiver Rankings.

Player News

Christian Watson: Packers Sign Christian Watson to a Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a four-year, $110.5 million extension, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The deal includes a $31 million signing bonus. Watson is a very talented receiver and former first-round pick, but injuries have plagued him over the years. He has missed 20 games in four years since entering the league, including the first six weeks of the 2025 season. With that being said, he's productive when healthy. He caught 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns across 10 games last year, ranking as the overall WR9 in PPR leagues from Week 9-17. Watson's role is only expected to grow in 2026, now that Romeo Doubs has departed for New England. Watson projects as the Packers' No. 1 receiver ahead of players like Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden. An AAV of $26M+ is a big investment for a receiver with a significant injury history, but when he's healthy, he's worth every penny. As it stands, Watson is the WR42 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

Jun. 4, 2026 8:22 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2022	GB	16	36	60	60.0	507	7	14.1	5	68	13.6	2	0
2023	GB	16	28	53	52.8	422	5	15.1	4	11	2.8	0	0
2024	GB	16	29	52	55.8	620	2	21.4	4	23	5.8	0	1
2025	GB	10	35	55	63.6	611	6	17.5	1	3	3.0	0	0