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Ted Watts is a former defensive back out of Texas Tech; Coffeyville CC, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 21st overall pick (round 1) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 74 regular-season games from 1981 to 1987.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 1
Pick
21st overall
Team
Position
College
Ted Watts Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | 1 | 5 |
Career span: 1981–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Ted Watts was the 2nd of 29 DBs selected in the 1981 draft. The 21st overall pick has been used 62 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Randy Moss in 1998, who played 208 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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