Donovan Watson

Position:
Defender
Height:
6-5
Weight:
200
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Toronto, Ontario
High School:
St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic

JUNIOR SEASON (2019)
-Played in all 17 matches for the Blazers, leading the team in minutes played
-Helped the Blazers to a shutout against South Carolina (Oct. 12)
-Named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team
-Awarded the C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal
-Named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018)
- Played in all 18 games
- Recorded three shots-on-goal from his position as a defender
- Helped UAB hold opponents to one or fewer goals in 12 games

FRESHMAN SEASON (2017)
- Appeared in the final 13 games of the season and made five starts
- Led the team in assists
- First career assist was in a 1-1 draw against Charlotte (Sept. 30)
- Assisted in another goal at Georgia State (Oct. 3)
- Named to the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL
- Played at St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic
- Also member of the track and field team

OTHER SOCCER INFO
- Member of the Vaughn Soccer Club under coach Patrice Ghieisar
- Won the Top Division in the Disney Soccer Showcase
- Teammates with fellow UAB frehsman Aidan O'Hara
- Also played for the Toronto FC Academy

PERSONAL
- Born May 20, 1999 in Toronto, Canada
- Son of Donovan and Andrea Watson
- Has one sister, Brittany
- Majoring in engineering