Anthony Watson was drafted No. 299 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of New Mexico State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #299
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Anthony Watson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 299
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Watson.
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New Mexico State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from New Mexico State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Watson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Anthony Watson is a Defensive back out of New Mexico State selected No. 299 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. New Mexico State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Anthony Watson drafted?
Anthony Watson was selected No. 299 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/anthony-watson.
What college did Anthony Watson play for?
Anthony Watson played college football at New Mexico State in the Conference USA. See every New Mexico State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-state-aggies.
How did Anthony Watson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/anthony-watson.