Personal Life
Watkins is married to the former Burrell Bryant. They have three children, Manuale, Marcus, and Keia. Marcus played for his father at both Texas A&M and the University of Missouri.
Watkins is active in Habitat for Humanity, and has served as the co-chair of a battered women's shelter.
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