Watkins ranks #1 in Kiper's rookie rankings |
Former Clemson standout
Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins Watkins had 8 receptions, 117 yards, and a touchdown last week against the Dolphins. Two other rookies that stood out for Kiper include San Diego CB Jason Verrett and Miami RT Ju’Wuan James.
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2013)
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
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was ranked #1 overall in
Mel Kiper's 2014 rooking rankings. Kiper's rankings are based "all about production", not future value of the player.
So far Watkins has been really good, leading a surprising, 2-0 Buffalo team in catches (11) and targets (15), and he already has three plays of 20-plus yards. If drafting Watkins was about helping second-year QB EJ Manuel, so far it’s clearly been a smart strategy. If I’m watching one thing, it’s whether Watkins can stay healthy. Hopefully he will.
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