Jordan Watkins
23-Year-Old
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
1
YDS
7
TD
0
AVG
7.0
TAR
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
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
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $4.87 million contract with the 49ers in May of 2025.
One catch in NFL debut
Watkins recorded a seven-yard reception on two targets in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans.
ANALYSIS
A fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss, Watkins had his NFL debut delayed after a high-ankle sprain kept him out for the preseason before he then injured his calf in a mid-September practice. After a full slate of practices in Week 8, Watkins finally received the green light to play, though the rookie receiver barely saw the field Sunday. He logged just six of the 49ers' 48 snaps on offense, placing him fifth among San Francisco wideouts.
A fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss, Watkins had his NFL debut delayed after a high-ankle sprain kept him out for the preseason before he then injured his calf in a mid-September practice. After a full slate of practices in Week 8, Watkins finally received the green light to play, though the rookie receiver barely saw the field Sunday. He logged just six of the 49ers' 48 snaps on offense, placing him fifth among San Francisco wideouts.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jordan Watkins' 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
24.0Air Yards Per Snap
4.00% Team Air Yards
1.1%% Team Targets
0.7%Avg Depth of Target
12.0 YdsCatch Rate
50.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
1.0% Targeted On Route
50.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
83.3
Cornerbacks
76.2
Safeties
92.9
Linebackers
105.6
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2025 Jordan Watkins Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.37 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
119 inHand Length
9.12 inArm Length
29.37 in
More Fantasy News
Inactive Sunday night
Watkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's matchup with the Falcons.
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Could make pro debut
Watkins does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
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Limited participant again
Watkins (calf) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Back on practice field
Watkins (calf) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Remains sideined
Watkins (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Impresses Niners vets in offseason
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.
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.