WATCH: Former Clemson DL scores an impressive pick-six in win

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Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Carlos Watkins had the rare pick-six in Thursday night's 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.

According to Next Gen Stats, Watkins reached a top speed of 17.26 MPH on his first interception return for a touchdown of his NFL career.

It was one of four interceptions on the night for the Cowboys.

"It's definitely an early Christmas present," Watkins told the media following the game. "It's every fat guy's dream to get a pick and make it to the end zone."

Good ??, @carloswatkins94 !!!

??: #DALvsNO on @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/TlMsImzWrV

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 3, 2021

Carlos Watkins (29-yd Pick Six)

Taysom Hill tried to catch the Cowboys defense off guard by snapping the ball just 0.5 seconds after the line was set (an offensive penalty). No matter, Watkins picks off a pass that was in the air for just 0.5 seconds.#DALvsNO | #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/SIZxW4GiGR

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 3, 2021

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