Chris Watson was drafted No. 67 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Eastern Illinois. 58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #67
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 93rd at Eastern Illinois
The pick
How Chris Watson came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 93rd among Eastern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 333% of career value
- Final season
- 20023 years after the draft
Around pick 67
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Watson.
Fresno State
Texas A&M
South Dakota State
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Watson in the 1999 NFL Draft
Chris Watson is a Defensive back out of Eastern Illinois selected No. 67 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Eastern Illinois has produced 10 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 Chris Watson drafted?
Chris Watson was selected No. 67 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chris-watson.
What college did Chris Watson play for?
Chris Watson played college football at Eastern Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Eastern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-illinois-panthers.
How did Chris Watson's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chris-watson.