Patrick Watkins was born on December 18,1982 and is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers.
17 Facts About Pat Watkins
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Pat Watkins was a member of the Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League.
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Pat Watkins received All-state, USA Today All-American and Parade magazine All-American honors.
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Pat Watkins finished his college career after playing in 49 straight games at both safety and cornerback, while recording 10 interceptions.
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At the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2006, Pat Watkins measured in at 6-foot-5 and 211 pounds, while posting a 40-yard-dash times of 4.42 seconds.
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Pat Watkins was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
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Pat Watkins registered 49 tackles, 3 interceptions, 6 passes defensed, 4 special teams tackles, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Pat Watkins became one of the tallest safeties in NFL history.
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Pat Watkins was declared inactive in the fifth and sixth games, as Keith Davis took over the starting position for the next 6 contests.
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Pat Watkins returned to action in the tenth game against the Arizona Cardinals in a backup role, making his first career interception.
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Pat Watkins posted 30 tackles, one interception, 3 passes defensed, 25 special teams tackles and returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Pat Watkins appeared in 13 games with one start, before spraining his left PCL in the thirteenth game.
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Pat Watkins missed the remainder of the regular season, but returned for the playoffs.
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Pat Watkins wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.
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Pat Watkins missed the Eastern Final and the Grey Cup championship game after fracturing his ankle.
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Pat Watkins finished with 67 tackles, 5 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries and received CFL All-Star honors.
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Pat Watkins contributed to the team winning the Grey Cup.