Ball-hawking Mercer safety Donovan Watkins brings splash-play upside
Donovan Watkins entered the 2025 season as a Mercer defensive back with real playmaking juice: in the 2024 season, he started as a redshirt freshman and posted 22 tackles, 1 interception and 8 pass breakups, then followed with 34 tackles, 2 interceptions and 9 breakups in his transfer cycle profile. Mercer also listed him on its 2025 preseason all-conference squad, which fits the tape story: active in coverage, around the ball, and a safety who can turn good defense into sudden momentum swings. If your team wants a physical, instincts-driven defensive back with verified production and upside, Watkins is a strong fit.
