Ben Watson was drafted No. 32 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 205 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 32 · #32 overall
Ben Watson Georgia Draft
Ben Watson was drafted No. 32 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 205 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #32
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 205
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 4038th at Georgia
The pick
How Ben Watson came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 258 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 36 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
205 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 205
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 4038th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1948% of career value
- Final season
- 201915 years after the draft
Around pick 32
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Watson.
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma State
Auburn
Boston College · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Georgia in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Watson in the 2004 NFL Draft
Ben Watson is a Tight end out of Georgia selected No. 32 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2004 NFL Draft. 205 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ben Watson drafted?
Ben Watson was selected No. 32 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ben-watson.
What college did Ben Watson play for?
Ben Watson played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Ben Watson's NFL career turn out?
205 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ben-watson.