Colorado State University Athletics
Staff Directory
Gabe Watson
- Title:
- Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Email:
Gabe Watson was added to the Colorado State football strength and conditioning staff in January of 2026. It will be his first full-time role in the field.
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He spent the past two years working at Nebraska in football development performance in a quality control role. Previously, he did an internship in football performance at Texas.
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Watson played at Sioux Falls, were he gained 1,980 career yards as a running back with 27 touchdowns, and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award (D2's Heisman Trophy) in 2018. Finished his playing career at Texas, playing two seasons.
Personal Information
Hometown:Â Piedmont, Calif.
Education:Â Sioux Falls, 2020 (Bachelor's) / Texas, 2022 (Master's)
Birthday:Â March 9
Watson Experience
2026-Present: Colorado State (Assistant Strength & Condition Coach)
2024-2025: Nebraska (Quality Control - Development Performance)
2022-23: Forged Strength (Strength & Performance Coach)
2022: Texas (Intern - Football Performance)
Playing Career (Running Back)
College:Â Diablo Valley College (2017); Sioux Falls (2018-19); Texas (2020-21)
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He spent the past two years working at Nebraska in football development performance in a quality control role. Previously, he did an internship in football performance at Texas.
Â
Watson played at Sioux Falls, were he gained 1,980 career yards as a running back with 27 touchdowns, and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award (D2's Heisman Trophy) in 2018. Finished his playing career at Texas, playing two seasons.
Personal Information
Hometown:Â Piedmont, Calif.
Education:Â Sioux Falls, 2020 (Bachelor's) / Texas, 2022 (Master's)
Birthday:Â March 9
Watson Experience
2026-Present: Colorado State (Assistant Strength & Condition Coach)
2024-2025: Nebraska (Quality Control - Development Performance)
2022-23: Forged Strength (Strength & Performance Coach)
2022: Texas (Intern - Football Performance)
Playing Career (Running Back)
College:Â Diablo Valley College (2017); Sioux Falls (2018-19); Texas (2020-21)
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