Preston Watson

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Football at Tulane on September 13, 2025 at 8 p.m.
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8 p.m.
Football
at Tulane
New Orleans, La.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus NC State on September 20, 2025 at 4 p.m.
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4 p.m.
Football
vs NC State
Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Syracuse on September 27, 2025
Football
at Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Cal on October 4, 2025
Football
at Cal
Berkeley, Calif.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Georgia Tech on October 18, 2025
Football
vs Georgia Tech
Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Clemson on November 1, 2025
Football
at Clemson
Clemson, S.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Connecticut on November 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
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3:30 p.m.
Football
at Connecticut
East Hartford, Conn.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Virginia on November 15, 2025
Football
vs Virginia
Durham, N.C.
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More Events

Preston Watson celebrates a fumble recovery against Florida State.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Preston Watson makes a tackle against UNC.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Preston Watson and Kevin O'Connor make a tackle at Middle Tennessee.

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Preston Watson reacts to the snap against Elon.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Height:
6-1
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Lake Mary, Fla.

2025: Returning defensive tackle … in 13 career games, has compiled seven tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and one QB pressure … recorded a career-high two tackles on two occasions, versus Middle Tennessee and North Carolina in 2024 … posted 0.5 TFL against Middle Tennessee and North Carolina in 2024 ... credited with 0.5 sacks versus the Blue Raiders … recovered fumble against Florida State in 2024 ... has played 214 career snaps.

2024: Saw action in all 13 games … one of just four true freshmen to letter, joining Vontae Floyd, Tyshon Reed and Kade Reynoldson ... compiled seven tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sack, one fumble recovery and one QB pressure … booked a year-high two stops, including 0.5 TFL, versus Middle Tennessee and North Carolina … registered 0.5 sack at Middle Tennessee … recovered a fumble against Florida State … logged a QB pressure versus Connecticut ... on the field for 214 snaps ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2024.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Seminole under coach Karl Calhoun Jr. … rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … charted as the No. 35 defensive tackle nationally and No. 68 prospect from the state of Florida according to ESPN.com … compiled 172 career tackles, 43.0 TFL and 20.0 sacks … caused two fumbles and had one INT during senior season … helped Seminole to a 25-5 record, including three state playoff appearances … named the Orlando Touchdown Club defensive player of the year and SAC defensive player of the year as a senior … a two-time defensive line MVP … also participated in basketball, earning the most improved player award.

PERSONAL: Son of Derek Triplett and Luanne Sorrell Triplett.