Kenyatta Watson
Kenyatta Watson is a football personnel executive whose career spans high school recruiting, college scouting and general management. He served as Boston College's football general manager from December 2025 until October 2026, following personnel roles at Auburn, Georgia Tech and Florida State.
At Georgia Tech, Watson evaluated high school recruits and transfer prospects while managing relationships with professional scouts. His earlier work at Florida State combined player relations with pro-scout liaison responsibilities. Before entering college football administration, he worked in operations and recruiting at Grayson High School in Georgia and organized youth football camps and showcases.
Watson's return to Boston College also brought him back to his alma mater. He played wide receiver and returned kicks for the Eagles from 1993 through 1996, and graduated in 1996 with a communications degree and a marketing minor. His work across those programs reflects a career focused on talent evaluation, recruiting relationships and roster development.
Career
December 2025–October 2026 · View move →
General Manager
Returned to his alma mater to support roster management, recruiting and player development. His tenure ended in October 2026; the published departure record provides the event details.
Assistant General Manager / Recruiting
Worked in Auburn's recruiting operation before returning to Boston College. BC's hiring announcement credits him with contributing to the Tigers' 2024 and 2025 recruiting classes.
March 2022
Director of Scouting and Pro Liaison
Evaluated high school and transfer-portal prospects and coordinated the program's relationships with professional scouts.
July 2021–March 2022
Director of Player Relations
Served in player relations and as a liaison to professional scouts before moving to Georgia Tech.
2014–2018
Director of Football Operations and Recruiting
Helped high school players navigate college recruitment during five years with the Georgia program.