Austin Watkins Jr.
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Austin Watkins Jr.
Height
6-3
Weight
210
College
UAB
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Fort Myers, FL
61.0/100
Player Rating
43
PositionRank (WR)
4.55
FortyYD Time
Receptions
34
Rec YDs
468
Rec TDs
3
Rec AVG
13.8

Austin Watkins Jr. WR UAB | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Austin Watkins Jr. WR UAB
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 12/30/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 210 (71%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (33%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 12/30/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.55 seconds (33%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 210 (71%*)
Forty: 4.55 (O) (33%*) Shuttle: DNP
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 61.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 97.0
Hands:
72%
Short Receiving:
64%
Intermediate Routes:
71%
Deep Threat:
70%
Blocking:
52%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #265 Position rank: #43
College Games: 26 College Snaps: 1392
San Francisco 49ers Signed as an undrafted free agent by San Francisco 49ers
Strengths
  • Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
  • Generally reliable receiver capable of making difficult catches in traffic over the middle or one on one down the sideline.
  • Good quickness off the line. Has size and quickness to get off NFL press.
  • Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
  • Has the size, length, and strength to defeat press jams. Can make the spectacular catch. A decent open-field runner with some agility and the ability to break tackles.
  • Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field.
  • Has enough upper-body strength and tenacity to be very effective as a downfield blocker. Is not shy about taking on his man, provides some pop and will open a running lane for his back at the next level.
  • Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.
Weaknesses
  • Comes off the snap high and upright, and doesn't get to top speed quickly. Not sudden or elusive.
  • A straight-line athlete with only average speed, lacking the wheels to run away from anyone at the next level. Struggles separating in tight coverage.
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How other scouting services rate Austin Watkins Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
217.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
38.0