WATCH: ESPN Names THIS Player Biggest San Francisco 49ers SURPRISE Before Training Camp

ESPN: 2025 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team. For the San Francisco 49ers: WR Jordan Watkins

“The fourth-round pick out of Mississippi had no shortage of opportunities to work with starting quarterback Brock Purdy because fellow wideouts Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall missed time with injuries. It’s difficult to get on the field and produce in Kyle Shanahan’s offense as a rookie receiver, but Watkins looked smooth running the intermediate routes that are a staple of Shanahan’s scheme. He consistently made plays in practice.

“Jordan Watkins has been balling from day one really,” Purdy said. “He’s come in and he’s done everything pretty right and he’s been on point. He’s had a lot of explosive plays down the field … definitely a rookie that has popped out in front of everybody.” — Nick Wagoner

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​​What stands out about Jordan Watkins highlights:
4.3 speed
Only FBS WR with 5 catches of 60+ yards
Had a TD every 5.4 catches
Works over the middle very well
Sure-handed throughout college. 6 drops in 5 years, 60 games and 42 starts
Strong lower body
Tracks the ball well
Contact doesn’t bother him

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