Bobby Watkins was drafted No. 42 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Texas State. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 321st at Texas State
The pick
How Bobby Watkins came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Texas State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 321st among Texas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 19886 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Bobby Watkins.
Arizona State
Iowa · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
West Virginia
Texas State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bobby Watkins in the 1982 NFL Draft
Bobby Watkins is a Defensive back out of Texas State selected No. 42 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Texas State has produced 17 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 Bobby Watkins drafted?
Bobby Watkins was selected No. 42 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bobby-watkins.
What college did Bobby Watkins play for?
Bobby Watkins played college football at Texas State in the Pac-12. See every Texas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-state-bobcats.
How did Bobby Watkins's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bobby-watkins.