Mark Watson, Jr.
Mark Watson Jr.’s career combines coaching, recruiting and football administration. He joined Missouri State as a directorial staff assistant in January 2026 after serving as Kent State’s general manager.
At Kent State, Watson initially coached running backs and coordinated offensive recruiting before his March 2025 promotion. Earlier roles included coaching receivers at Southern Illinois and defensive backs at South Dakota, where he also worked in player development.
Career
January 2026
Directorial Staff Assistant
Joined the football staff.
March 2025
General Manager
Promoted from coaching and recruiting responsibilities.
January 2023
Running Backs Coach / Offensive Recruiting Coordinator
Joined the Golden Flashes.
2020–2022
Wide Receivers Coach
Coached receivers and recruited regionally.
2016–2019
Defensive Backs Coach / Head of Player Development
Coached defensive backs and supported player development.