Massive Commitment:four-star wide receiver Winston Watkins Commits to Ole Miss after several offers
Winston Watkins explained his plan to everyone who would listen. The standout of Venice (Fla.) High School was determined to postpone his next and final selection until National Signing Day, following two early verbal pledges, one to Colorado and one to Texas A&M. Watkins followed through on his decision to pledge to the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday, the day for
In the past, Watkins told Rivals, “He is clearly a genius,” “I watch all of their fantastic plays; they are really good. They think I am about the same stature and skill level as Elijah Moore, who was a baller there, which is flattering to me. “Kiffin is adamant about winning.”
The most recent Rebel pledge is among the best wide receiver recruits in a class renowned for depth and elite quality at the position. Watkins performs best in the slot where he has room to work a defender’s hips before breaking to the catch point, thus the Elijah Moore comparison is accurate. From that point on, his quarterbacks can rely on him as a sure-handed, rugged, and physical target.
In addition to having good pound-for-pound strength, which is another asset for the Ole Miss pledge, Watkins has excellent overall route-running skills from the inside to outside. In addition to having a better catch radius than one might anticipate, he is a simple leverage-winning machine versus man or zone coverage.
Watkins should see plenty of action early in his collegiate career if you add a chip on his shoulder, a build that can support some weight, and the assurance that
