Winston Lance Watkins Jr. (born March 18, 2007) is an American college football wide receiver for the LSU Tigers. He previously played for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Early life Watkins attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, from his freshman year to midway through his junior year when he transferred to First Baptist Academy in Naples, Florida. For his senior year he attended Venice High School in Venice, Florida.Five-star wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. leaves First Baptist, headed to Venice He had 61 receptions for 1,170 yards with 13 touchdowns his junior year and 78 receptions for 1,011 yards with 17 touchdowns his senior year. Watkins was selected to play in the 2025 All-American Bowl.Wide Receiver Winston Watkins Honored as a 2025 Navy All-American He originally committed to play college football at the University of Colorado Boulder before flipping to the University of Mississippi.Venice 4-star wide receiver Winston Watkins signs with Ole Miss, celebrates in hometown Fort MyersWR Winston Watkins Jr. decommits from Colorado's 2025 class
College career Ole Miss Watkins earned playing time during his true freshman year at Ole Miss in 2025.‘Elite mindset’ has allowed Winston Watkins to make mark in talented Ole Miss WR room
On January 9, 2026, Watkins announced that he would enter the transfer portal.
LSU On January 11, 2026, Watkins announced that he would transfer to LSU.
Personal life His cousins, Sammy Watkins, Austin Watkins and Jaylen Watkins, played in the National Football League (NFL).Wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. excited for new start at IMG, to follow cousins Sammy, Jaylen
References
External links Ole Miss Rebels bio LSU Tigers bio