John Watson
1971 · Round 7 · Pick 179 · OT · San Francisco 49ers
John Watson was born in Palo Alto, California, and played at McLain High School in Oklahoma. He was an offensive lineman at Oklahoma, and San Francisco drafted him in the seventh round, 179th overall, in 1971. He played nine NFL seasons, for the 49ers (1971–1976) and New Orleans (1977–1979), starting 51 of 95 games. He died of Alzheimer's disease in Oklahoma City on July 2, 2022, at 73. Pro Football Reference (PFR) lists him as John Ace Watson: born January 11, 1949 in Palo Alto, CA; died July 2, 2022 (aged 73); high school McLain (OK); 6-4, 249 lb; position G-T-C. PFR shows him with SFO 1971-76, NOR 1977-79 (95 games, 51 starts, 34 Approximate Value). PFR stat line: 9 yrs: 1 fumble, 3 FR (-29 yds); OL penalties table: 15 G, 5 GS, 2 holding, 3 total. PFR shows no Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors. PFR also notes: header wAV 29 (4114th since 1960).
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Watson_(American_football | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WatsJo21.htm