Kenyatta Watson

Biography

Kenyatta Watson enters his first season with the Boston College Football program as General Manager. Watson, a former wide receiver/return specialist with the Eagles from 1993-96, spent the last two seasons at Auburn University as Assistant General Manager/Recruiting. A key piece in Auburn's recruiting efforts, Watson and the Tigers constructed consensus top-10 recruiting classes nationally in both 2024 and 2025. Prior to his time at Auburn, Watson spent two seasons at Georgia Tech as Director of Scouting. Watson was instrumental in the Yellow Jackets' personnel department, evaluating both high school student-athletes while navigating and monitoring the Transfer Portal. Additionally, Watson served as a liaison between professional scouts and the Georgia Tech Football program. Before arriving at Georgia Tech, Watson spent one season at Florida State as Director of Player Relations. In Tallahassee, Watson also served as the Seminoles' pro scout liaison. Watson's command of the southeastern high school football landscape, specifically in Atlanta, made a name for himself long before his first college job. From 2014-2018, he was the Director of Football Operations and Recruiting at Grayson High School in Grayson, Ga., where he was critical in the process of nearly 120 high school football players earning scholarships. Watson's influence on the growth of youth football was immense, coordinating and directing several prominent camp series and showcases for years. As a player at Bost