
Kenny Watkins brings veteran ball skills to North Dakota’s secondary
Kenny Watkins is a veteran North Dakota defensive back whose value is built on playmaking and consistency: in the 2009 season, he was credited with 28 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 12 pass breakups across his career at UND, with 2 tackles-for-loss and 1 fumble recovery listed in the program’s historical records[1][14]. That kind of production suggests a defender who reads routes well, competes on the ball, and can change momentum with coverage instincts rather than just raw size or flash[1]. If a team wants a DB with proven takeaway ability and a steady, detail-oriented profile, Watkins is the kind of name that earns a serious look[1][14].