The #2 Interior Offensive Lineman In South Carolina: Watson Young

Watson Young is a 3 Star recruit who played Interior Offensive Line at D W Daniel High School. Young is ranked among the top 1600 recruits in the nation and is ranked among the top 130 Interior Offensive Linemen in the nation as well. In addition, Young is listed as a top 25 recruit in the state of South Carolina and is listed as the #2 Interior Offensive Lineman in the state of South Carolina. He has signed with Clemson.

Who are some role models in your life?

My biggest role model is my dad. He instilled a work ethic in me that has gotten me to where I am today.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Pregame I’m all over the place with artists like YoungBoy, Glokk40Spaz and Zach Bryan.

What are the strengths of your game?

I would say my strengths are my speed and leverage.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was standing on the sideline watching my defense get a stop to win states.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best players I’ve played with are Eli Merck, Misun Kelley and Trent Pearman/

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t get comfortable where you are and don’t compare yourself with anyone except the man you were yesterday.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would travel to Ireland.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game my freshman year.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would meet Tiger Woods or LeBron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment would be Tiger’s Masters finish in ’97.