Football Recruiting - Midlands Region

UCLA first to offer 2014 ATH Armani Watts

November, 4, 2012

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Few football players personify the “athlete” tag like 2014 Armani Watts (Forney, Texas/North Forney). Watts leads his team in all passing and rushing statistics and total touchdowns. He also ranks second in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

UCLA was one of the teams to take notice of the 6-foot, 180-pound standout, and on Sunday, the Bruins became the first team to offer him. Watts plays as many as six positions for North Forney, but he might be most comfortable at either safety or wide receiver.

“It feels pretty good right now,” said Watts, who is being recruited by UCLA passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin. “I talked to Coach Martin and said they were giving me a full ride. I just smiled and was excited.

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RECRUITING NATION MIDLANDS COVERAGE

The Midlands Region consists of the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas and is where Big 12 programs make a living recruiting. However, with the deep talent pool in the Lone Star State, teams from all over the country flock to the Midlands to find players.

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