The Eagles are serious about adding speed this offseason, and added another quick receiver to their roster on Saturday, selecting Southern Miss WR Quez Watkins with the 200th overall pick.
Watkins finished his college career with 159 catches for 2,404 yards and 17 touchdowns in 34 games. He has good size at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds.
Watkins caught the attention of everyone when he ran the second-quickest 40 time at the NFL Combine (4.35). But while his speed is elite, and he looks quick, he isn’t especially dangerous after the catch as he is brought down easily and doesn’t break many tackles. Makes some impressive catches, but he is not especially great off the line-of-scrimmage and that is concerning for a player that has to win with speed.
In addition to Watkins, the Eagles have also added Jalen Reagor, John Hightower and Marquise Goodwin over the last three days.
Here is a scouting report on Watkins, via NFL.com:
Early-entry prospect with adequate size and speed but needs to prove he can rise to the occasion against NFL competition. Watkins' confidence has been affected by level of competition and his catch focus appears to change when he works into traffic. Hip tightness limits route effectiveness, but he runs well enough to work vertically and across the field with modest separation and above-average jump-ball talent. His leap in production is a good sign, but if he doesn't do a better job of getting away from press, he will have a hard time making it. The potential outweighs the concerns and he should be a Day 3 selection with a shot at becoming a WR4/5.
Career Highlights, via Eagles:- In 35 games, recorded 2,404 receiving yards on 159 receptions (second in program history respectively), and 17 TDs
- Registered 10 career 100-yard receiving games, which ranks second in school history
2019 HIGHLIGHTS (REDSHIRT JUNIOR)
- Earned All-Conference USA first-team recognition for pacing the conference in receiving yards per game (107.1)
- Tallied 1,178 receiving yards and six TD catches in 11 games, becoming the eighth receiver in school history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season
- Led the team with 19 plays of 20-or-more yards
2018 HIGHLIGHTS (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE)
- Started all 13 games and led the team in catches (72), receiving yards (889) and TDs (nine), en route to All-Conference USA first-team honors
- Led the conference and ranked 17th nationally in catches per game (6.5)
2017 HIGHLIGHTS (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
- Appeared in all 13 games, totaling 337 receiving yards (23 receptions) and two TDs
2016 HIGHLIGHTS (FRESHMAN)
PERSONAL
- Was a two-time All-Limestone County selection at Athens HS (Athens, AL)
- As a senior, caught 44 passes for 847 receiving yards and 12 TDs
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