JORDAN WATKINS NEWS

Outrageous output in truimph Watkins hauled in 8 of 9 targets for 254 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 63-31 win against Arkansas.

Impact Yes, you read that correctly. With teammate Tre Harris (lower body) sidelined, Watkins exploded for school records in terms of receiving yardage and receiving touchdowns. Watkins nearly doubled his season yardage total. Whether Harris is sidelined or not next weekend, the task will be much more difficult against Georgia.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Dart, Jordan Watkins, No. 19 Ole Miss jolt Arkansas Jaxson Dart passed for 515 yards and six touchdowns and Jordan Watkins had a career receiving day, lifting No.19 Mississippi to a 63-31 win...

1 DAY AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Four catches in win Watkins caught four passes for 59 yards against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Impact Watkins has 13 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns on the season. He is averaging 18.2 yards per grab. Ole Miss visits Arkansas next.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Kentucky Watkins (undisclosed) is available for Mississippi's game Saturday against Kentucky.

Impact Watkins was excluded from Mississippi's availability report the team updated Friday. Currently, he has five receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns across his three games of 2024. Compared to Ole Miss' 2022 and 2023 seasons, Watkins is easily logging more yards per reception (27.8) and TDs per game.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Kentucky Watkins is listed probable for Saturday's matchup against Kentucky.

Impact No injury has been previously disclosed for Watkins, so this may just be a minor issue that should not hold him out of this week's game. The senior wide receiver is coming off back-to-back games with a trip to the end zone.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in laugher Watkins caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 52-13 victory over Georgia Southern.

Impact Watkins has scored in back-to-back games for the Rebels, though surprisingly appears to have fallen down the depth chart due to the talent ahead of him at the wideout position. Still, he remains a homerun threat against Kentucky next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Watkins (undisclosed) is dressed for warmups prior to Ole Miss' matchup versus Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Brad Logan of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Watkins is set to make his season debut for the Rebels despite not being included on their Week 2 depth chart. Watkins should see ample playing time at receiver, and he might also serve as the team's punt returner.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not included on Week 2 depth chart Watkins (undisclosed) isn't listed on Ole Miss' Week 2 depth chart, per Brad Logan of 247Sports.

Impact Watkins reportedly had a shot to play this week, which is why this is somewhat curious. His omission from the depth chart doesn't necessarily rule the receiver out, but his status is certainly up in the air for Ole Miss' tilt with Middle Tennessee. If Watkins indeed can't go, Antwane Wells Jr. and Ayden Williams should continue to see increased opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

May debut Saturday Watkins (undisclosed) could "potentially" make his Ole Miss debut Saturday versus Middle Tennessee State, Brad Logan of 247Sports reports.

Impact Head coach Lane Kiffin was optimistic about Watkins' return to the field Saturday, but nothing is set in stone. Watkins is coming off of a productive season where he caught 53 passes (on 75 targets) for 741 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss opener Watkins (undisclosed) will miss Ole Miss' opener against Furman, Brad Logan of 247Sports reports.

Impact Watkins will be inactive and won't suit up due to an undisclosed injury. He's part of the Rebels' elite receiving core and figures to be a starter amongst that group once he returns. In Watkins' stead, Micah Davis and Jordan Smart will be asked to step up at wideout.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in rout Watkins (hand) caught three passes for 44 yards during Saturday's 33-7 win against Vanderbilt.

Impact Watkins had two metal plates inserted into his hand during the bye week for the Rebels, yet barely missed any action. He has 39 catches for 580 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Ole Miss has a date with Texas A&M next weekend.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially starting Saturday Watkins (hand) is starting Saturday's game versus Vanderbilt, David Eckert of the Clarion Ledger reports.

Impact Watkins is officially starting Saturday and is wearing heavy protection on his injured hand. It is unclear how much this protection will affect the receiver's ability to catch the ball, but he is playing regardless.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed, protecting right hand Watkins (hand) was dressed in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt and was spotted with heavy protection in his right hand, Brad Logan of 247Sports reports.

Impact The fact that Watkins is dressed and in warmups is a good sign, but it remains to be seen how his hand will respond before making any decisions on his availability. Watkins has yet to miss a game this season and has racked up 36 receptions for 536 yards and two touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in nine snaps Watkins (hand) participated in nine snaps during the Rebels' game Saturday at Auburn.

Impact According to Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Watkins got two plates put in his previously injured hand during the Rebels' bye week. Even so, he participated in their latest game, albeit with limited snaps. Ideally for them and Watkins, he can get back to regular playing time as soon as Oct. 28 or during November. The redshirt senior has proven to be an excellent option whenever healthy, as his 36 receptions for 536 yards and two touchdowns this year can strongly attest.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming with hand heavily taped Watkins (hand) is warming up but has his hand heavily taped, James Murphy of Daily Journal Sports reports.

Impact Watkins was deemed probable to make his return Saturday, and his participation in warmups seems to indicated that will be the case. However, it's unclear if the heavy tape job will cause any issues for the senior catching the football, assuming he's able to give it ago as expected. Watkins enters the day with three 100-yard receiving efforts under his belt and should be heavily involved again if the hand holds up.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

From Cardinal to Rebel, Jordan Watkins Prepares For Season Opener in Oxford One of the Rebels’ newest wide receivers was made available to the media this week.

AUGUST 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Despite lack of receiver depth, Louisville football confident going into First Responder Bowl Though Jordan Watkins and Justin Marshall transferred, Louisville's players are confident small receiver room can get the job done.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Louisville wide receiver Jordan Watkins to enter transfer portal Louisville football is set to lose one of its top receivers as former Butler star Jordan Watkins plans to enter the transfer portal.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Claims starting spot Watkins holds a starting spot as the Cardinals "X" wide receiver to open the 2021 season, Cameron Teague Robinson of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.

Impact Watkins saw a small role in the offense down the stretch last season but could be in line for a much larger impact in 2021 as the Cardinals only receiver listed as a lone starter atop the depth chart.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Top Louisville football players to watch: At No. 11, Jordan Watkins poised to make impact As college football nears, The Courier Journal is breaking down the 30 most important players on Louisville football's roster. Here's No. 11...

JULY 23, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

These Louisville athletes have deals on the first day of the NIL era Just hours later into the NIL era multiple Louisville athletes have announced deals.

JULY 1, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM