Is Winston Watkins Jr. starting?
Winston Watkins Jr. is the projected starter at WR-SL for LSU Tigers.
See full LSU Tigers depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Venice, ranked #267 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 26 catches, 373 yards, 1 TD. That's 13% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 83 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #6
- Class
- SO/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Transfer
- Ole Miss
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 26 | 373 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9113
- National Rank
- #267
- High School
- Venice
- Hometown
- Venice, FL
Why this rating?
On a 80-rated offense; 74th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.99 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 83.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-SL · LSU Tigers
- 1683Winston Watkins Jr.Starter
- 2375Eugene Wilson III
- 38354Corey Barber Jr.
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.