2008 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. Did not see varsity action.

HIGH SCHOOL: An all-conference standout at Richmond Senior High School for coach Paul Hoggard … Registered 108 pancake blocks as a prep senior in leading the Raiders to a 12-2 record and a deep run in the state playoffs … Was also an integral part of RSHS’s 11-1 finish as a junior … Also a standout on the baseball and basketball teams for the Raiders … Took home most improved honors with the basketball team and Richmond’s male athlete of the year laurels as a senior.

PERSONAL: The son of Wanda and Ernest Watts was born on Nov. 27, 1989 … Has an older brother, Jordan … Maintained a 3.8 cumulative grade point average at Richmond Senior High School … A math major at UNCP.