Jaden Watkins brings size and versatility to Gardner-Webb’s secondary
Watkins is a junior defensive back at Gardner-Webb whose appeal is more about projection and fit than big-volume production: ESPN lists him with one tackle in 2025, while his Duke background shows he was originally developed as a receiver before moving to cornerback, giving him an athletic, position-flexible profile. At 6-foot-2 and around 200 pounds, he has the size teams want on the back end, and his value is in upside, coverage versatility, and developmental depth for a program looking for length and adaptable defensive backs.
