Tariq Watson
Tariq Watson
Doesn't get beat deep and rarely gives up the big play. Two head coaches in four seasons, at two different programs. One game to point at: 6 tackles against Memphis — Week 8, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2022–2025
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Bryant Vincent → Trent Dilfer. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Alex Mortensen
Awards
Player Standing · 17 rungs
Tier 1 · 2-deepR03 · Backup
Spot duty on defense. Tackle volume for the position at the early end of the ladder.
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025
W 52–42
vs Alabama State
2 SOLO · 2 TOT
Edged out Alabama State at home in a shootout.
How he plays
Play style
Steady in coverage; doesn't get beat deep and rarely gives up the big play.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
UAB
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · UAB
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +5 net (38 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UAB · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #103 · 2026 recruiting class #133
DNA match
Player DNA
Cover Corner
Steady in coverage; doesn't get beat deep and rarely gives up the big play.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Sam Westfall’s 2022 season.
Matches Sam on
Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a senior, his production profile tracks closest to Jay'Vion Cole's senior season at Arizona (2025).
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