Jordan Watkins

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The 49ers selected Watkins late in the fourth round of this year's draft with the intention of adding depth to a revamped receiver corps. The 23-year-old brings sure hands and return abilities to the table, but he'll struggle to find playing time assuming he breaks camp with San Francisco. Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and veteran acquisition Demarcus Robinson are lined up to serve as the starting WR trio while star wideout Brandon Aiyuk rehabs a knee injury to begin the season. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $4.87 million contract with the 49ers in May of 2025.
Clear for potential pro debut
WRSan Francisco 49ers
September 12, 2025
Watkins (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Watkins thus is set to make his pro debut after capping Week 2 prep with a full practice Friday, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. The rookie fourth-round initially sustained a high-ankle sprain Aug. 9, but slightly more than a month removed from the injury, he's been cleared for game action. Watkins' eventual workload Sunday could be tied to whether or not veteran WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder) is able to suit up, but he'd still be vying with Ricky Pearsall, Kendrick Bourne, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore for snaps and targets.
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San Francisco 49ers49ers 2025 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

6083%
4765%
2738%
2636%
34%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
79.3
 
Cornerbacks
107.4
 
Safeties
39.6
 
Linebackers
39.6
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jordan Watkins' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
196 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.37 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.5 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Hand Length
9.12 in
 
Arm Length
29.37 in
 
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Limited in Thursday's practice
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Ankle
September 11, 2025
Watkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
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Limited to open week
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Ankle
September 10, 2025
Watkins (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Not playing Week 1
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Ankle
September 7, 2025
Watkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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Doubtful for Sunday
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Ankle
September 5, 2025
Watkins (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Seattle, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Back at practice Thursday
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Ankle
September 4, 2025
Watkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Impresses Niners vets in offseason
WRSan Francisco 49ers
July 19, 2025
Watkins, whom the 49ers selected out of Mississippi in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, made a strong impression on a pair of his new veteran teammates with his offseason work, Briana McDonald of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Christian McCaffrey have made a concerted effort to mentor the team's rookies this offseason, and Watkins is one that has already stood out for his work in OTAs. With Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall both opening camp in the active/PUP list due to their respective knee and hamstring injuries, and Aiyuk's availability for Week 1 still in question, Watkins has a chance to play a key role right from the onset of his career. "I loved what Jordan Watkins was doing, man. I'm really excited about what he can do for the offense, and that's a position where we're going to need some help early on with Brandon Aiyuk being injured," Juszczyk said.
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