Earl Watford was drafted No. 116 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 19 · #116 overall
Earl Watford James Madison Draft
Earl Watford was drafted No. 116 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #116
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 71
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 153rd at James Madison
The pick
How Earl Watford came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
James Madison
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 300 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 160 prospect58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 71
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 153rd among James Madison picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1173% of career value
- Final season
- 20196 years after the draft
Around pick 116
Who came off the board on either side of Earl Watford.
William & Mary
Oklahoma
Rutgers
Texas A&M
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Earl Watford in the 2013 NFL Draft
Earl Watford is a Guard out of James Madison selected No. 116 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft. 71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value James Madison has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Earl Watford drafted?
Earl Watford was selected No. 116 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/earl-watford.
What college did Earl Watford play for?
Earl Watford played college football at James Madison in the CAA. See every James Madison draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/james-madison-dukes.
How did Earl Watford's NFL career turn out?
71 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/earl-watford.