| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1893 DeKalb, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1963 (aged 69) |
| Playing career | |
| 1913–1915 | Illinois |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1916–1917 | Utah Agricultural |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–5–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-American (1915) | |
John Wesley Watson (July 11, 1893 – January 4, 1963) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Utah State University from 1916 to 1917, compiling a record of 8–5–2.[2]