Christian Watson

Christian Watson is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who, as of September 16, 2026, remains listed on the team’s active roster and unofficial depth chart. He wears No. 9 and is listed at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds. Watson was born on May 12, 1999, in Tampa, Florida, and attended North Dakota State University.

At North Dakota State, Watson developed into a versatile receiving and return specialist. He earned second-team Associated Press All-America honors at wide receiver in 2021 and first-team All-America recognition as a kickoff returner in 2020. He was also part of Bison teams that won FCS national championships in 2018, 2019 and 2021, and he earned a degree in university studies.

The Packers selected Watson in the second round, 34th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft after trading up with Minnesota. His size, speed, catch strength and ability to create explosive plays made him an attractive prospect. In Green Bay, Watson has been used as a vertical threat and movement receiver whose long-stride acceleration can stress defenses, while his background as a returner and occasional ball carrier reflects his broader offensive versatility.