INACTIVE

Derek 
Watt

FB
#44
|
PIT Steelers
6'2"
234lbs
33y/o
Derek Watt headshot
Overall Grade '22
73.4
1st/8 - FBs
Rushing Yards '22
21
2nd/8 - FBs
Touchdowns '22
1
2nd/8 - FBs
Yards / Carry '22
2.3
2nd/8 - FBs
Derek Watt headshot
Derek
Watt
FB
#44
|
PIT Steelers
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/28/2026
Derek Watt was a fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 73.4 overall PFF grade in the 2022 season, 1st among 8 qualified fullbacks. His PFF rushing grade of 78.4 ranked 1st among 8 qualified fullbacks.
He carried the ball 9 times for 21 rushing yards and 1 touchdowns. Watt averaged 2.3 yards per attempt on the ground.
He forced 0 missed tackles as a runner. He averaged 1.4 yards after contact per attempt, showcasing his power between the tackles. As a receiver, he caught 5 passes on 5 targets for 11 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns.

Career

Teams
Year
Pittsburgh Steelers
2020 - 2022
Los Angeles Chargers
2016 - 2019
Wisconsin Badgers
2014
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PFF Grades

2022
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
73.4
AVG
1st/8 FBs
RUSHING GRADE
78.4
AVG
1st/8 FBs
RECEIVING GRADE
69.5
AVG
3rd/8 FBs

Season Stats

2022
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
CARRIES
9
1st/8 FBs
RUSHING YDS
21
2nd/8 FBs
RUSHING TDS
1
2nd/8 FBs
YARDS / CARRY
2.3
2nd/8 FBs

Rushing

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Rank
7
th
Run Snaps
60
1
st
Carries
9
2
nd
Rushing Yards
21
2
nd
Rushing Touchdowns
1
2
nd
Yards Per Attempt
2.3
1
st
Fumbles
0
2
nd
Forced Missed Tackles
0
4
th
YCO/ATT
1.44
1
st
Explosive (10+) Runs
0

Receiving

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Rank
-
Pass Snaps
18
-
Targets
5
-
Routes Run
16
-
Receptions
5
-
Receiving Yards
11
-
Receiving Touchdowns
1
-
Drops
0