LSU football wide receiver Jelani Watkins is making a name for himself on the track circuit.
Running at the Tom Jones Invitational in Florida, Watkins posted a time of 10.03 in the 100-meter. The time ranks No. 6 in LSU history and was a career best mark for Watkins.
Watkins also set a career-high 200-meter in Florida with a time of 20.61 seconds.
Watkins signed with LSU football as a four-star recruit in 2024. Per the On3 Industry Rankings, he was the No. 216 overall recruit and No. 36 ranked wide receiver in the class. Watkins was a coveted prospect, large in part due to his speed.
As a true freshman, Watkins only played eight snaps on offense. He dealt with an ankle injury as LSU began camp last year.
LSU’s wide receiver room is one of the fastest in the SEC. With four of the Tigers’ leading receivers from 2024 moving on, there’s a chance for young players like Watkins to carve out a role.
For now, Watkins will continue making waves on the track.
