Quez Watkins, a member of the 2020 NFL draft class is in his third season with the Eagles. Watkins was initially drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round with the 200th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Southern Miss.
The wide receiver has since exuded excellence and tenacity in the competitive sport.
Watkins, 24 is a native of Athens, Alabama. He went to Athens High School for his secondary education and played football at a high level there.
During the first two games of his junior year, he scored touchdowns on punt and kickoff returns. In his senior year, he caught 44 receptions for 847 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning him a spot on the second team of the 6A All-State.
As a sought-after athlete, he had a lot of college offers from Georgia Southern, Middle Tennessee State, Western Kentucky, and Samford but chose Southern Miss.
Watkins enrolled at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2016. During his first year as a true freshman, Watkins did not play. The following season, he finished with 23 receptions, 337 yards, and two touchdowns from those receptions.
Watkins was nominated to the First team after leading the Golden Eagles in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches as a redshirt sophomore. He had 72 receptions, 889 receiving yards, and nine touchdown catches.
Who Are Quez Watkins Parents?
The pride of Quez’s parents comes from seeing him in the place he has always desired. He has only recently begun his professional career, but he has always had a passion for football.
Given Watkins’ passion for football, his parents have always encouraged him in his chosen profession.
According to what he has said, he has a strong relationship with both his mother and father; they are not divorced.
However, based on the fact that his parents’ identities have not yet been made public, it appears that they have been keeping their private lives a secret.
Additionally, he has always honored his parents’ right to privacy by never disclosing any details or images of them to the public.