Chris Watt  Chris Watt (born August 17, 1990) is a former American football offensive guard who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round, 89th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. Watt was born on August 17, 1990, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to parents Rich and Mary Pat. Watt attended Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Watt played three different offensive line positions on the football team. He was selected to the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. He was also named to USA Today All-American team and placed on the Parade All-America team following his senior year. He was named the top high school recruit in the midwest by the "Detroit Free Press". He was also named to Tom Lemming's 26 man All-America team. He was selected first-team All-American by MaxPreps in 2008. Considered a four-star recruit by "Rivals.com", he was rated the second best offensive guard prospect in his class. He was named the 2008-09 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. The "Sporting News" named him fifth-best offensive lineman and 35th best overall. He was ranked the top overall offensive guard by Scout.com and rated as 68th best overall prospect in the SI.com/Takkle Top 200. Watt redshirted as a freshman in 2009 so he did not play any games. Watt began to see some action in 2010 as a Sophomore when he played 13 games. He provided depth and backup for Chris Stewart at right guard. He was the Fighting Irish's starting left guard in 2011, 2012, and 2013. During his senior year at Notre Dame, he alongside his offensive line compatriots only allowed eight sacks. This is tied for the second-fewest in the U.S. He started all 13 games for the Irish in 2011. He played 47 straight games and started in 34 consecutive games before missing the Navy game due to an injured knee. He returned to start the final three games of the 2013 season, before being held out of the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Rutgers due to his previously injured knee.At the end of his senior year, he was the recipient of the Pietrosante Award, given to the best student-athlete who demonstrated courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication, and pride that resembled the late Irish fullback.