Craig Watts is a very talented prospect in the next class of 2016. Watts, 6-foot-0, 180-pounds, plays safety for St. Petersburg (Fla.) Gibbs high school.

Yeah, he’s a tad undersized. But lets remember a few things. First, he’s only a junior. Second, we have seen guys with his size and many even smaller, go on to have outstanding college careers.

What this kid does have and brings to a defense are speed, athleticism and instincts. Watts is physical and fearless. I absolutely love the way he breaks on the ball, whether it’s in run support or in pass coverage. And it doesn’t take him long to react and get to the ball. This kid has outstanding reaction time once he diagnosis the play.

You hear the phrase “he plays bigger than he is” a lot when talking about certain recruits and that applies here with Watts. This kid is very good and you will be hearing his name a ton in the coming months.

Watts has some impressive offers at this time from schools like Florida, Ohio State, Indiana (first), Kentucky, Louisville and others. Right now he favors the Gators.

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