Carlos Watkins was drafted No. 142 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 36 · #142 overall
Carlos Watkins Clemson Draft
Carlos Watkins was drafted No. 142 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #142
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2045th at Clemson
The pick
How Carlos Watkins came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 309 lbs
- Hometown
- Mooresboro, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 104 prospect72.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2045th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 945% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 142
Who came off the board on either side of Carlos Watkins.
California
South Florida
Albany State
Clemson in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#28
Trevor Pryce
DT · DEN · 1997
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#16
Chester McGlockton
DT · LV · 1992
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#17
Dexter Lawrence
DT · NYG · 2019
Clemson · 3× Pro Bowl
#50
Brentson Buckner
DT · PIT · 1994
Clemson
#22
William Perry
DT · CHI · 1985
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carlos Watkins in the 2017 NFL Draft
Carlos Watkins is a Defensive tackle out of Clemson selected No. 142 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Carlos Watkins drafted?
Carlos Watkins was selected No. 142 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 36). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/carlos-watkins.
What college did Carlos Watkins play for?
Carlos Watkins played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Carlos Watkins's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/carlos-watkins.