Danny Watkins was drafted No. 23 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 23 · #23 overall
Danny Watkins Baylor Draft
Danny Watkins was drafted No. 23 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 24
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 936th at Baylor
The pick
How Danny Watkins came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 310 lbs
- Hometown
- Kelowna, BC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 29 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 24
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 936th among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20132 years after the draft
Around pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of Danny Watkins.
Boston College
California · 1× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Baylor in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danny Watkins in the 2011 NFL Draft
Danny Watkins is a Guard out of Baylor selected No. 23 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL Draft. 24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Danny Watkins drafted?
Danny Watkins was selected No. 23 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/danny-watkins.
What college did Danny Watkins play for?
Danny Watkins played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Danny Watkins's NFL career turn out?
24 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/danny-watkins.