JORDAN WATKINS NEWS

Records two touchdowns Watkins hauled in 7 of 8 targets for 180 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 52-20 victory over Duke.

Impact Watkins' career-best 2024 season included two standout games. The first was a Week 10 matchup at Arkansas, where he logged eight receptions for 254 yards and five touchdowns. While not as good, Watkins' latest performance was also stellar and easily ensured 2024 as his best year under the NCAA banner. He recorded 49 receptions for 906 yards with nine touchdowns.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Triumphant return Watkins caught 5 of 8 targets for 39 yards during Friday's 26-14 victory versus Mississippi State.

Impact Although the stat line left much to be desired, Watkins was able to help the Rebels win their rivalry game versus the Bulldogs in the Egg Bowl. Watkins finishes his senior campaign with 42 grabs for 726 yards and seven touchdowns. The Rebels will have a stellar bowl game, though are unlikely to qualify for the College Football Playoff.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Bulldogs Watkins (undisclosed) will be available for the Egg Bowl.

Impact Watkins isn't listed on the Rebels' final injury report, meaning he will be available for the Egg Bowl. This is obviously big news for the Rebels, as the wideout has 37 catches for 687 yards and seven scores this fall.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 14 Watkins (undisclosed) is probable for Mississippi's game Friday against Mississippi State.

Impact Something seems to be minorly affecting Watkins as Mississippi's team prepares for its in-state rivalry game to cap off both teams' 2024 regular seasons. With this year being his last as a collegiate athlete, he will look to cap off regular-season action in style against the Bulldogs.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staggering 15 targets in loss Watkins compiled eight receptions (on 15 targets) for 70 yards during Saturday's 24-17 loss against Florida.

Impact With Tre Harris (undisclosed) leaving due to injury, Watkins saw a plethora of opportunities. Watkins and Cayden Lee should be prime targets in the regular season finale against Mississippi State if Harris remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Watkins (undisclosed) is no longer on the injury report for Saturday's game against Florida, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Watkins has yet to miss a game since the season opener and will be available when the Rebels travel to face the Gators on Saturday. The senior wideout has had at least four catches in four of his last five games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Florida Watkins is listed probable for Saturday's game against the Gators.

Impact Watkins appears to be dealing with an injury but is still trending towards suiting up. The senior wide receiver has totaled over 350 yards and five touchdowns across his last three performances.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in win Watkins accrued four receptions (on seven targets) for 68 yards during Saturday's 28-10 victory versus Georgia.

Impact Just one game after a monstrous performance, Watkins put up a more pedestrian line. However, he still has at least three catches in six-straight outings. The Rebels have a bye before a road clash with reeling Florida.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Watkins (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Georgia, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Watkins was listed as doubtful early in the week but was eventually upgraded to probably heading into a crucial SEC matchup. Watkins' availability provides a big boost to Ole Miss' offense- -- the senior will look to follow up his incredible Week 10 performance where he recorded 254 yards and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Friday Watkins (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact This is huge for Ole Miss, as the Rebels need to be at their absolute full strength ahead of this matchup against Georgia. Watkins plays a prominent role in the passing game, especially since he's coming off a spectacular game of eight catches for 254 yards and five touchdowns against Arkansas.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Watkins (undisclosed) has now been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Watkins was upgraded to questionable on Thursday's report, a day after being listed as doubtful. It's likely his final status comes down to pregame warmups. The senior wideout is coming off a spectacular game of eight catches for 254 yards and five touchdowns against Arkansas would be a major loss for the Rebels if he were unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Saturday Watkins (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact There's no clarity regarding the injury Watkins is dealing with, but losing him would be huge for Ole Miss. This is especially true after Watkins delivered an impressive performance in the Week 10 win over Arkansas, where he caught all but one of his nine targets for 254 yards and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • 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...

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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