A December graduate, Corey Watson was not only an outstanding defensive player on the OVC Champion Golden Eagle football team, but he also captured several post-season honors for his success in the classroom. Voted CoSIDA Academic All-District, he was also chosen as a National Football Foundation Scholar and was selected to the FCS ADA Academic All-Star team. On the field in 2011, Watson was voted the team’s Defensive MVP and won the Tech Pride Award. A starter at outside linebacker, he ranked second in the OVC and led the Golden Eagles with three interceptions, returning them for a combined 75 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the team and ranked third in the OVC with 10 passes defended, and was fifth on the team and 30^th in the OVC in tackles. He was named the OVC Defensive Player of the Week for his role in Tech’s road win at Jacksonville State. Vice president of Tech’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Corey was active in various community service projects including Dismas House, Habitat For humanity and church programs such as Holiday Food Baskets and Vacation Bible School. Named to the Dean’s List and A.D. Honor Roll every semester, he also earned a listing on the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll all three years.