NFL Draft Prospect: Danny Watkins, G, Baylor Bears (Video)

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