Malcolm Watkins brings two-way juice and size-speed upside to Iowa State
In the 2025 season, Malcolm Watkins stood out at Frontier High School as a productive two-way ATH, finishing with 46 catches for 768 yards and 8 touchdowns on offense while adding 27 tackles on defense, which tells you he’s not just a highlight-reel recruit—he competes on both sides. He was ranked as a three-star prospect, including No. 22 among athletes nationally by Rivals and No. 57 at ATH by one outlet, with evaluators pointing to his versatility, physicality, and upside as a wide receiver who can also help in coverage. That makes him a strong fit for a program that values athletes who can eventually play multiple roles.
