2010 (Junior): Appeared in five games as a reserve defensive back, accounting for a career-high 16 tackles and two pass break-ups ... In first action of the season, posted two solo tackles, including one for a loss vs. Northeastern State (Sept. 18) ... Equaled his career-high with five tackles in victory over Northwestern State (Sept. 25) ... Recorded four tackles vs. Southern Utah (Oct. 9) and had three tackles at Cal Poly (Oct. 23), including his second tackle for a loss on the season.
2009 (Sophomore): Appeared in nine games as a reserve cornerback ... Opened the season with a season-high three unassisted tackles at Texas Tech (Sept. 5) ... Recovered his first career fumble at Stephen F. Austin (Sept. 26) ... Recorded a season-best four tackles (3 solo) at Southern Utah (Oct. 24) ... Tallied back-to-back games with an interception, first against Southern Oregon (Nov. 7) and then in the GWC championship game at UC Davis (Nov. 14) ... Earned second letter.
2008 (Freshman): One of two true freshmen (Ismael Bamba) to see playing time for the Sioux ... Appeared in nine games with five starts ... Finished his freshman season with 14 tackles (nine solo), four pass breakups and an interception ... Made his collegiate debut in the season opener against Texas AandM-Kingsville (Aug. 28) and registered a season-high two pass breakups ... Landed his first career tackle versus St. Cloud State (Sept. 6) ... At Idaho State (Sept. 18), set a career-high with five tackles (four solo) ... Made his first start at UC Davis (Oct. 25) ... Grabbed his first interception during the home finale against Southern Utah (Nov. 8) ... Ranked 12th in the GWC with five pass breakups ... Earned first letter.
Before UND: A 2008 graduate of Plano Senior High School ... A unanimous first-team all-district selection at cornerback ... Named to All-Collin County first team as a senior ... Was also a 5A all-state honorable mention ... Registered seven interceptions, 28 pass breakups, 78 tackles and one sack as a senior ... Led Plano Senior High to the Texas 5A state semifinals in 2007 ... Also competed in basketball and track as a prep.
Personal: Majoring in Marketing ... Son of Kenneth and Vannessa Watkins.
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» Watkins' career defensive statistics
|
| YEAR |
GP-GS |
UA |
A |
TOT |
TFL |
INT |
PBU |
RF |
FF |
QBH |
SACK |
|
2008
|
9-0
|
9
|
5
|
14
|
0.0-0
|
1-0
|
4
|
0-0
|
0
|
0
|
0.0-0
|
|
2009
|
9-0
|
10
|
1
|
11
|
0.0-0
|
3-1
|
6
|
1-0
|
0
|
0
|
0.0-0
|
|
2010
|
5-0
|
13
|
3
|
3
|
2.0-4
|
0-0
|
2
|
0-0
|
0
|
0
|
0.0-0
|
|
TOTAL
|
23-0
|
32
|
9
|
28
|
2.0-4
|
4-1
|
12
|
1-0
|
0
|
0
|
0.0-0
|
|
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» Watkins' personal highs
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| Tackles: 5 (2x), last 09/25/10 vs. Northwestern State |
| Solo Tackles: 4 (2x), last 09/25/10 vs. Northwestern State |
| Fumble Recoveries: 1, 09/26/09 at Stephen F. Austin |
| Interceptions: 1(3x), last 11/14/09 at UC Davis |
- Go Sioux -
