Elkino Watson

[Calibull]

He had just made the Rams 53 man roster... 

 

This makes me so sick.

[NewEnglandBull]

He had just made the Rams 53 man roster...

This makes me so sick.

Good lord I did not know this. Unbelievable news...

[Bull-Hornz]

23 year old...so very sad.

[Calibull]

 

He had just made the Rams 53 man roster...

This makes me so sick.

Good lord I did not know this. Unbelievable news...

 

Corrected... it was Williams that made it.  I read my text wrong... 

 

But still I'm shocked.  He was a super nice guy.

[DogeRiver]

I loved watching this guy suit up for the Bulls.  One of the few bright spots on our defenses the past few years.  RIP.  

[Brad]

That's terribly sad.  I never met Elkino, but he was well liked and had been in contact with the current team.  Very sad.  I hope others can learn from this horrible tragedy.

[Brad]

NOTE: It has been reported the incident referred to below occurred at a USF-Florida A&M function. This function was in no way sanctioned by the University.

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: SEPT. 6, 2015

 

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USF Mourns Loss of Former Bull Elkino Watson

Four-year letterman played in 45 games for Bulls

 

TAMPA, SEPT. 6, 2015 – The USF football family suffered a tragic loss early Sunday morning when former defensive tackle Elkino Watson passed away due to injuries suffered in a late-night incident in Tampa. Desmond Horne, who competed for a spot on the Bulls’ football team during 2015 spring practices, was also seriously injured in the incident. Horne’s affiliation with the USF Football program ended in May. Law enforcement is investigating the incident.

 

“We are deeply saddened and stunned by the tragic loss of Elkino Watson and the injuries suffered by Desmond Horne,” USF Head Coach Willie Taggart said. “Kino was a tremendous young man with a great smile and a big heart who was very much loved by our USF football family and will be sorely missed. Our hearts hurt for his daughter and his family. The thoughts and prayers of our team and our University are with the Watson family as they deal with this terrible loss and with Desmond Horne to make a full recovery.”

 

Watson, a native of Miami, was a four-year letterman for the Bulls (2011-2014) who played in 45 career games and started 19. He was one of the Bulls leaders on the defensive line last season posting 36 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in his final campaign in 2014. Watson, who was in the Chicago Bears camp logged 74 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss and six sacks on his career, finishing ninth all-time on the Bulls career tackles for loss chart.

 

“There is nothing more profoundly tragic and sad than when a member of our student-athlete family, current or past, passes away or is seriously injured,” USF Director of Athletics Mark Harlan said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Elkino Watson and with Desmond Horne and his family as he makes his recovery.  We will work closely with Coach Taggart and his staff to provide our football team and all of our USF student-athletes with the support they need during this very difficult period.”

 

#GoBulls –

 

 

[nobullaboutit]

God wrap your loving arms around this young man's family& for strength as they walk this valley. I pray that you will keep watch over our team & those that knew him. I hope our team turns this tragic news to ultimate victory on & off the field.

[Flowers4Heisman]

wow. I didn't expect to read this under his thread. Tragic. Awful.

[Mama_Bull]

Gone too soon.  A very special young man who gave his all to his team and USF.  Condolences to his family.   RIP Elkino.