Part of the famous Watt family, Derek is entering year three with the Chargers. He is far less famous than brothers J.J. and T.J., however. That probably has something to do with the fact that he plays fullback.
But it also may have much more to do with the fact that he’s just not as talented as his siblings.
A sixth-round pick in 2016, Watt was chosen largely due to the fact that he was the lead blocker in college for Melvin Gordon, a role he could transition into at the professional level.
After a poor rookie season, Gordon saw his numbers go up big time in 2016 and then again in 2017 in terms of yardage and rushing touchdowns.