IRISH IN THE PROS
BY ANDREW OWENS
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his season has represented a role
reversal for former Notre Dame of-
fensive linemen Chris Watt and Trevor
Robinson.
As a high school senior in 2008 tak-
ing an official visit to South Bend, Watt
stayed with Robinson for the weekend.
Robinson, then a freshman, became a
mentor for Watt during the recruiting
process and then when the two were
teammates at Notre Dame.
In October, the San Diego Chargers
signed Robinson to their active roster,
reuniting the pair. This time, Watt — a
2014 draft pick — showed Robinson
the ropes.
"It's definitely kind of surreal, him
coming back," Watt said. "I've been try-
ing to show him around and things like
that. It's been great having him on the
team.
"I was new [at Notre Dame]. I didn't
Chris Watt's Versatility
Pays Off As Rookie
Watt has seen time at guard and center for the San Diego Chargers during his rookie campaign.
PHOTO BY CHARLIE NEUMAN/U-T SAN DIEGO