Bobby Watkins (cornerback)
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | May 31, 1960 Cottonwood, Idaho, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Dallas (TX) Dunne | ||||||||
| College | Texas State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1982: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick | ||||||||
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Bobby Lawrence Watkins (born May 31, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Detroit Lions[1][2] after being selected in the second round[3] of the 1982 NFL draft.[4] He played college football for the Texas State Bobcats.
His son was a cornerback for Notre Dame.[3]
References
- ^ "2023 position breakdown: Safeties". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Raven, Benjamin (December 2, 2021). "Lions CB Amani Oruwariye doesn't mind 'Lucky Charms' nickname, so long the ball keeps coming his way". mlive. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Notre Dame's Nick Watkins Ready For More Activity Versus Georgia". notredame.rivals.com. September 7, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Pool, Colton (January 12, 2024). "NFL Players From Texas State". HERO Sports. Retrieved November 9, 2024.