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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two LSU football players among fastest players in College Football 26
Rankings for EA Sports' College Football 26 video game continue to be released. LSU wide receivers Barion Brown and Jelani Watkins received recognition in the latest drop. Brown ranks second on a list of the game's top 10 fastest players while Watkins ranks seventh. Brown's rating of 99 is tied with the other four top players, and Watkins' rating of 98 is tied with the following four players. Advertisement Players in the SEC accounted for seven of the top 10, led by South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor. LSU is the only school with two players on the list. UCLA, Penn State, and Pitt are all represented as well. Brown transferred from Kentucky as part of the country's top transfer class, ranking third at his position. He came in heralded as a speedster who can beat defenders on the outside or in the slot. Watkins redshirted last season, his first in Baton Rouge. He was a consensus four-star prospect in the 2024 class, ranking No. 25 at his position and No. 37 out of Texas. With so many experienced receivers joining the team, it will be tough for him to see consistent time. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Two LSU football players among fastest players in College Football 26
USA Today
20-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Talented LSU wide receiver runs blazing time in 100-meter dash, showcases elite speed
Talented LSU wide receiver runs blazing time in 100-meter dash, showcases elite speed LSU football wide receiver Jelani Watkins is making a name for himself on the track circuit. Running at the Tom Jones Invitational in Florida, Watkins posted a time of 10.03 in the 100-meter. The time ranks No. 6 in LSU history and was a career best mark for Watkins. Watkins also set a career-high 200-meter in Florida with a time of 20.61 seconds. Watkins signed with LSU football as a four-star recruit in 2024. Per the On3 Industry Rankings, he was the No. 216 overall recruit and No. 36 ranked wide receiver in the class. Watkins was a coveted prospect, large in part due to his speed. As a true freshman, Watkins only played eight snaps on offense. He dealt with an ankle injury as LSU began fall camp last year. LSU's wide receiver room is one of the fastest in the SEC. With four of the Tigers' leading receivers from 2024 moving on, there's a chance for young players like Watkins to carve out a role. For now, Watkins will continue making waves on the track.
