Armon Watts (born July 22, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Watts was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (190th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.
On November 10, 2019, Watts combined for a sack of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott with teammate Everson Griffen in a 28âÂÂ24 win on Sunday Night Football. It was his first career game. He was placed on injured reserve on December 31, 2019.
Watts was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Vikings on August 4, 2020, and was activated two days later.
Watts was waived by the Vikings on August 30, 2022.
On August 31, 2022, Watts was claimed by waivers by the Chicago Bears.
On April 12, 2023, Watts signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On March 15, 2024, Watts signed with the New England Patriots. He was placed on injured reserve on August 27. He was released with an Injury Settlement on October 2, 2024.
On October 15, 2024, Watts signed with the New York Giants practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 22. On January 3, 2024, Watts was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.