Slip Watkins was drafted No. 285 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1991 NFL Draft out of LSU. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #285
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1991
The pick
How Slip Watkins came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Kick returner KR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
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 1991 classAround pick 285
Who came off the board on either side of Slip Watkins.
Nebraska
Virginia
Boston College
Minnesota
LSU in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Slip Watkins in the 1991 NFL Draft
Slip Watkins is a Kick returner out of LSU selected No. 285 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1991 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Slip Watkins drafted?
Slip Watkins was selected No. 285 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/slip-watkins.
What college did Slip Watkins play for?
Slip Watkins played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Slip Watkins's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/slip-watkins.