Benjamin Watson

Benjamin Watson

Benjamin Watson is an author, pro-life activist, former professional football player, father of seven children, and husband to Kirsten Watson. Watson graduated from the University of Georgia and played 16 seasons in the NFL for four teams: the New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots. He won a Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2004. In 2015 and 2017, the NFL recognized Benjamin for his incredible philanthropic efforts by naming him a Walter Payton Man of the Year Finalist. Benjamin also received the prestigious 2017 Bart Starr Award. Waston is the author of two books: Under Our Skin: Getting Real About Race–And Getting Free From the Fears and Frustrations That Divide Us, and The New Dad’s Playbook. This year, Watson starred and executive produced his first movie entitled Divided Hearts of America.