Danny Watkins, G, Baylor Bears
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 312
Year: Sr.
40-Time: (NFL Scouting Combine Time Feb. 23 – Mar. 1 to be added)
Butte College
Watkins attended Butte College from 2007-2008 where he played for the school’s football team, helping them to a perfect 11-0 record in 2008.
Baylor University
Watkins transferred to Baylor University where he would play football with the Baylor Bears football team beginning in 2009.
Date of birth: November 6, 1984 (1984-11-06) (age 26)
Place of birth: Kelowna, BC
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 310 lb (141 kg)
Strengths
– quick learner – changed to guard at Senior Bowl after playing career at tackle
– solid fundamentals
– great strength – 570 lbs squat / 425 lbs bench
Weaknesses
– lack of football background – did not start football until junior college in 2007 at age of 22
– kick out block
Notes
– drafted 4th overall in 2010 CFL draft by the B.C. Lions
Where people think he will be drafted
– the boards and experts predict anywhere from 28th overall (late first round) to 3rd round
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