UCF Knights#26 · RB Duke Watson
89 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Forsyth, GA
Duke Watson is a RB (#26) for UCF, from Forsyth, GA. In the 2026 season he has 404 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, 80.8 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 65.1 fantasy points (PPR), 13.0 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 18
Rushing TDs 16
Receptions 17
Receiving yards 16
Total TDs 17
Scrimmage yards 18
Efficiency
Yards per carry 14
Yards per catch 14
Fantasy points 18
Receiving usage 17
Carry volume 17
Yards per touch 13
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 5
Frame 8
Experience 13
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2026 season
404
Rushing yards
3
Rushing TDs
49
Carries
8.2
Yards/carry
6
Receptions
7
Receiving yards
Duke Watson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UCF | 5 | 49 | 404 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 65.1 |
| 2025 | LOU | 7 | 49 | 158 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 36.7 |
| 2024 | LOU | 12 | 67 | 597 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 118.7 |
| Career | 24 | 165 | 1159 | 11 | 17 | 116 | 220.5 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Houston | L 17-27 | 50 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs TCU | W 21-13 | 57 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Georgia State | W 44-30 | 177 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Sep 12 | at Pittsburgh | L 7-12 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Bethune-Cookman | W 73-6 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowUCF RB: #26
- ClassJunior
- HometownForsyth, GA
Duke Watson: UCF RB profile and stats
Duke Watson is a RB (#26) for UCF, from Forsyth, GA. This profile tracks Duke Watson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UCF roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UCF sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Duke Watson in the news
All newsRecapUCF beat TCU 21-13 (Week 4, 2026)UCF beat TCU 21-13 at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Now UCF is 3-1, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 2-2, 0-1 in Big 12 play.2026-09-26RecapUCF beat Georgia State 44-30 (Week 3, 2026)UCF beat Georgia State 44-30 at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Now UCF is 2-1, and Georgia State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapPittsburgh beat UCF 12-7 (Week 2, 2026)Pittsburgh beat UCF 12-7 at Acrisure Stadium. Now Pittsburgh is 2-0, and UCF is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Duke Watson play for?
Duke Watson plays for UCF, wearing #26 at RB.
What position does Duke Watson play?
Duke Watson is a RB for UCF.
How tall is Duke Watson?
Duke Watson is 5-11 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Duke Watson in?
Duke Watson is listed as a junior on the UCF roster.
Where is Duke Watson from?
Duke Watson is from Forsyth, GA.
How many rushing yards does Duke Watson have?
Duke Watson has 404 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.