Player Signing Pats sign RB Shane Watts, D-2 UDFA

[jmt57]

The search for Lan Larison's replacement continues.

Shane Watts was in for a visit yesterday and signed today
Deneric Prince was held out of both practices during his 48-hour stay.







Watts is physically quite different from Prince.

Patriots Sign Rookie RB Shane Watts and Release RB Deneric Prince

The Patriots announced today the signing of rookie RB Shane Watts. In addition, the Patriots released first-year RB Deneric Prince, who was signed by New England on August 10, 2025.

www.patriots.com

Watts, 23, played four years at Fort Hays State and was an All-America Second Team selection in 2024 by three separate organizations, including the D2CCA, Associated Press (AP), and Don Hansen Football Committee. The 5-foot-9, 195-pounder, finished the year with 1,303 rushing yards and 449 receiving yards for 1,752 all-purpose yards. He scored 17 touchdowns, including 13 rushing and four receiving. Watts spent the first two seasons at Fort Hayes State as a defensive back before switching to running back.​

Prince, 25, originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023 out of Tulsa. The 6-foot, 211-pounder, spent the majority of his rookie season on the practice squad but was elevated to the active roster for two games. After being released by Kansas City following training camp in 2024, Prince spent the year on the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He played with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL this past spring.​

Despite Watts' smaller frame, he has plenty of strength.

https://nfldraftdiamonds.com/2024/11/shane-watts/

Shane Watts put on a stellar performance for Fort Hays State this season, rushing for over 1300 yards as well as having over 400 receiving yards. Watts offers a unique skill set as a player who switched from safety to RB before the 2023 season. He has been a key asset to the offense as an all-around RB. After putting up a whopping 250 yards rushing against Emporia State this season, he was named Co-Offensive Athlete of the week. Watts takes pride in his commitment to the weight room. He boasts a 405 pound max bench as well as a 345 pound power clean. Scouts love his overall make up and what he brings to the table as a prospect.​

 

[Grogan14]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

 

[rochrist]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

Did you even bother to look at the video? You know, take a look at how he actually performs rather than basing your entire evaluation off his RAS score? Which, by the way, rates his explosiveness as 'great'.

I guess this is par for the course where you're concerned though.

 

[mgteich]

Load up on competition for the Practice Squad RB spots!

 

[signbabybrady]

 

[Patjew]

He reminds me of Danny Woodhead. No way he would not get claimed off of the PS.

 

[Ring 6]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

He’s only here to take a beating in preseason games
The pickings are slim when ever team has 90 man rosters.

 

[captain stone]

The search for Lan Larison's replacement continues.

Shane Watts was in for a visit yesterday and signed today
Deneric Prince was held out of both practices during his 48-hour stay.







Watts is physically quite different from Prince.

Patriots Sign Rookie RB Shane Watts and Release RB Deneric Prince

The Patriots announced today the signing of rookie RB Shane Watts. In addition, the Patriots released first-year RB Deneric Prince, who was signed by New England on August 10, 2025.

www.patriots.com

Watts, 23, played four years at Fort Hays State and was an All-America Second Team selection in 2024 by three separate organizations, including the D2CCA, Associated Press (AP), and Don Hansen Football Committee. The 5-foot-9, 195-pounder, finished the year with 1,303 rushing yards and 449 receiving yards for 1,752 all-purpose yards. He scored 17 touchdowns, including 13 rushing and four receiving. Watts spent the first two seasons at Fort Hayes State as a defensive back before switching to running back.​

Prince, 25, originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023 out of Tulsa. The 6-foot, 211-pounder, spent the majority of his rookie season on the practice squad but was elevated to the active roster for two games. After being released by Kansas City following training camp in 2024, Prince spent the year on the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He played with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL this past spring.​

Despite Watts' smaller frame, he has plenty of strength.

https://nfldraftdiamonds.com/2024/11/shane-watts/

Shane Watts put on a stellar performance for Fort Hays State this season, rushing for over 1300 yards as well as having over 400 receiving yards. Watts offers a unique skill set as a player who switched from safety to RB before the 2023 season. He has been a key asset to the offense as an all-around RB. After putting up a whopping 250 yards rushing against Emporia State this season, he was named Co-Offensive Athlete of the week. Watts takes pride in his commitment to the weight room. He boasts a 405 pound max bench as well as a 345 pound power clean. Scouts love his overall make up and what he brings to the table as a prospect.​

I like the looks of him already; though I wish his agility times were (a lot) better.

 

[Triumph]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

29.50 arm length is pretty good.

 

[captain stone]

29.50 arm length is pretty good.

Will Campbell agrees.

 

[Schmo]

Weighing 190 and benching 225 26 times is ridiculous.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

Watts is an electric RB

 

[Dec54]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

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3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

Of course you will, that is not a surprise.

 

[TomPatriot]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

I would agree but his shuttle time is not atrocious. So what’s up with that?

 

[Grogan14]

I would agree but his shuttle time is not atrocious. So what’s up with that?

I do agree its most important for slot receivers less so for rb.
Edelman for example had an incredible 3 cone drill time

 

[Tunescribe]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

Here's hoping he makes it just to see the shock on your face. Please post a selfie when it happens.

 

[Wozzy]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

His shuttle is great, that’s also a quickness drill. He’s a very good athlete for his size, not unlike Larison.

 

[DaBruinz]

3 cone shuttle time of 7.37 is atrocious. So he is short, light and not quick.
Will be shocked if he even makes PS

Maurice Jones Drew was 5'8 and 205. Bet you whined about him as well.

For all you know, he slipped slightly running it and that cost him.

 

[PatsFan2]

Canton Watchout!

 

[RobertWeathers]

Canton Watchout!

Canton, MA lol