Spencer Watt
| No. 89 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| Date of birth | December 15, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | North Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Canada university | Simon Fraser |
| CFL draft | 2010 / round: 3 / pick: 18 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2010–2014 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2015–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Spencer Watt (born December 15, 1988 in North Vancouver, British Columbia) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 18th overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 19, 2010.[1] He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.
Personal life
After first joining football in grade 12, Spencer enrolled at Minot State where he also competed in track & field. After one year, Spencer transferred to Simon Fraser where he majored in Arts. His parents are Elizabeth and Mike, and he has an older sister named Melissa. Spencer played high school football at Windsor Secondary in North Vancouver.
College career
Started career at Minot State (2006) before transferring to Simon Fraser (2007–09)…2009 Played in seven games and caught 14 passes for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns…Named offensive player of the week in Canada West…2008 Finished season with 301 yards and 16 receptions, both SFU career highs…Scored one touchdown on the season…Played in eight of the Clan’s ten games…Registered a season-high four receptions for 90 yards in playoff win over Saskatchewan Huskies. 2007 First season with SFU, finished year with 194 yards receiving on 13 receptions…Registered a season-high six receptions for 112 yards against UBC…Played in seven of eight games on the year….2006 (Minot State): Attended Minot State as a freshman and competed in track & field
Professional career
Toronoto Argonauts
He was drafted in the 3rd Round, 18th overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed with Toronto on May 19, 2010. During his time with Toronto he has gone to the playoffs and won the 2012 Grey Cup. Watt was signed to a two-year contract extension with Toronto on January 17, 2013.[2]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Upon entering free agency, Watt signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 10, 2015.[3] Watt missed the entire 2015 CFL season, after he was sidelined with a torn achilles.[4]
Career statistics
Receiving stats
| Year | Team | Games Played | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Yards per Reception | Longest Reception | Receiving Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Toronto Argonauts | 11 | 14 | 201 | 14.4 | 50 | 2 |
| 2011 | Toronto Argonauts | 17 | 29 | 345 | 11.9 | 48 | 1 |
| 2012 | Toronto Argonauts | 17 | 34 | 424 | 12.5 | 49 | 0 |
| 2013 | Toronto Argonauts | 15 | 23 | 389 | 16.9 | 50 | 3 |
| 2014 | Toronto Argonauts | 16 | 35 | 356 | 10.2 | 33 | 3 |
| 2016 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 18 | 21 | 211 | 12.6 | 36 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 94 | 156 | 1,926 | 12.6 | 50 | 9 |
