Bobby Watkins (cornerback)
American football player (born 1960)
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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][5] He played college football for the Texas State Bobcats.
PositionCornerback
BornMay 31, 1960
Cottonwood, Idaho, U.S.
Cottonwood, Idaho, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight184 lb (83 kg)
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | May 31, 1960 Cottonwood, Idaho, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Bishop Dunne (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | Texas State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1982: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick | ||||||||
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His son was a cornerback for Notre Dame.[3]
