Eddie Watson was drafted No. 218 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #218
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Eddie Watson came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19991 years after the draft
Around pick 218
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Watson.
Nebraska
UCLA
Ole Miss
Texas
Purdue in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Watson in the 1998 NFL Draft
Eddie Watson is a Running back out of Purdue selected No. 218 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1998 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Purdue has produced 100 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 Eddie Watson drafted?
Eddie Watson was selected No. 218 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/eddie-watson.
What college did Eddie Watson play for?
Eddie Watson played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Eddie Watson's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/eddie-watson.