Missouri Transfer Running Back Anthony Watkins Joins Tulsa Football Team
7/31/2020 12:00:00 PM | Football
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa added Missouri transfer Anthony Watkins to its roster today, the school announced. The 6'0" running back comes to Tulsa following his true freshman season with the Tigers.
Watkins redshirted the 2019 season at Missouri but did play in one game when he rushed six times for 19 yards against Southeast Missouri State.
Watkins garnered all-state accolades at South Hills High School in Fort Worth, Texas, where he played multiple positions. He was a four-star recruit and the nation's No. 34 prospect at running back according to ESPN. Rivals.com and 247Sports.com had Watkins listed as a three-star prospect.
As a senior, Watkins rushed for 2,601 yards on just 295 carries in 10 games for an average of 8.8 yards per carry and 260.1 yards per game. He scored 34 rushing touchdowns and had nine games with more than 100 yards, while adding five catches for 140 yards and a score.
Watkins was named the Class 7-5A Offensive Player of the Year after leading his team to a 10-1 record as a junior. He rushed for 1,600 yards and 28 touchdowns while playing quarterback, corner and safety and also returning kicks for South Hills his junior campaign.
He finished his prep career with more than 4,000 career rushing yards and averaged 9.2 yards per carry with 61 career touchdowns.
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