Jashon Watkins brings rare length, veteran savvy, and ball skills to Tennessee State’s secondary
Watkins stands out as a 6-foot-4 defensive back with real versatility, physicality, and the kind of long-limbed coverage profile coaches love; in the 2025 season, he recorded 13 tackles and 2 pass breakups for Tennessee State, and across his Tennessee State stint he totaled 21 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception, 4 pass deflections, and 1 forced fumble. He’s a mature, older prospect with an unusual path through Memphis, UMass, and TSU, and reports from his pro-day buzz suggest teams notice his run support and locker-room leadership as much as his coverage upside.
