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Winston Watkins Jr.
- Pos WR
- Height 5-10
- Weight 172
Prospect Info
- High School Venice
- City Venice, FL
- Class 2025
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Scouting Report
Evaluated 08/19/2022
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Projection
Power 4 StarterA slot receiver with some juice that has already established himself as one of the top offensive playmakers in the class of 2025 following numerous strong showings on the offseason camp circuit. Produced as an eighth grader at the varsity level before enrolling at the powerhouse that is IMG Academy. Might be under 5-foot-9 and weigh less than 180 pounds, but still finds ways to get the job done. Pretty advanced as a route runner for his age. Mixes gears well and understands how to create separation with quick cuts or little head fakes. Seems to catch most of the stuff that comes his way and does a nice job of tracking the football down the field before adjusting to make the play. Difficult to corral in a tunnel and will use his burst to jet away from would-be tacklers. Will need to eventually add some body armor if he wants to block and fend off college-sized defensive backs at some point down the line, but has the speed and quickness to emerge as a chunk-play machine at the Power Five level. Destined to find success in a spread attack that has plenty of screens and swing passes in the playbook. Could double as a return man given his ability to make people miss in tight quarters.
H.S. Athletic Background
Has also ran track at the prep level.
As an 11th grader, posted a 11.27 (1.5) in the 100 to go along with a 22.59 (1.2) in the 200 and a 52.13 in the 400.
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2024: Transferred into Venice (Fla.) ahead of senior season.
2023: Started junior season at IMG Academy before announcing that he was transferring into Naples (Fla.) First Baptist Academy. While with the Ascenders totaled 133 receiving yards and 2 TD on 9 catches in 3 games. In 8 games at FBA, caught 61 passes for 1,170 yards and 13 TD while adding 14 carries for 51 yards and 2 TD. Added 2 PRTD on special teams.
2022: As a sophomore, caught 25 passes for 393 yards and 10 TDs at IMG Academy.
2021: Transferred into Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy for freshman season. Worked primarily as a reserve wideout for the national team.
2020: Participated in FBU Freshman All-American Bowl. Played as an 8th grader on varsity at Fort Myers (Fla.) Evangelical Christian. Totaled 653 yards of offense and three touchdowns. Also got some snaps on defense.
- Andrew Ivins
Connections
- Sammy Watkins Cousin
WR at Clemson from 2011-2013. Selected No. 4 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Austin Watkins Cousin
WR for UAB from 2018-2020. Signed by San Francisco 49ers as a UDFA.