Bobby Watkins (cornerback)

Bobby Watkins

No. 27
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1960-05-31) May 31, 1960 (age 64) Cottonwood, Idaho, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:	Dallas (TX) Dunne
College:	Texas State
NFL draft:	1982 / round: 2 / pick: 42
Career history
Detroit Lions (1982–1988) Miami Dolphins (1989)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
PFWA All-Rookie Team (1982)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 20 INT yards: 85 Fumble recoveries: 6 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

1. "2023 position breakdown: Safeties". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
2. 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.
3. "Notre Dame's Nick Watkins Ready For More Activity Versus Georgia". notredame.rivals.com. September 7, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
4. Pool, Colton (January 12, 2024). "NFL Players From Texas State". HERO Sports. Retrieved November 9, 2024.