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Sammy Watkins | Wide Receiver

Team: Clemson Tigers
Age / DOB:  (20) / 6/14/1993
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 200

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Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins was carted to the locker room from the sideline after suffering an apparent right ankle injury.
On one of the first plays of the game, Watkins took a carry form the backfield and was immediately blown up by Barkevious Mingo. Watkins was taken in for x-rays, which came back negative, but left the field with a towel on his head and was unable to put weight on the injury. Mon, Dec 31, 2012 07:46:00 PM

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Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins will not return in the second half after suffering a lower leg injury.

The Tigers have a large lead on Maryland, so Watkins likely isn't needed, but the youngster has missed far too much action this season for a variety of reasons. He had four catches for 60 yards prior to leaving.
Source: Roy Philpott on Twitter
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 05:22:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins accounted for 202 yards and one touchdown on eight catches Thursday night against Wake Forest on Thursday.

Watkins was back to last year's play making ways, and it was evident early on when the sophomore took a 12 yard comeback to the house after a few broken tackles and speed to break away. He has been overshadowed this season bu DeAndre Hopkins, but Watkins still has that downfield ability.
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 08:46:00 AM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins will not start Thursday night after being three minutes lat to a meeting.

However, Watkins is expected to be on the field very early, so he may only sit for one play. The sophomore has had his issues off the field, so it appears Dabo Swinney is taking a hard stance on any poor decisions.
Source: Greg Wallace on Twitter
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 06:27:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins has been cleared to practice and play in Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Watkins missed last weekend's game with an abdominal injury and junior DeAndre Hopkins stepped up in a big way, just as he did in the first two games of this season. Still, the Tigers' offense is undoubtedly better with Watkins in the lineup, but Georgia Tech deploys a solid corner in senior Rod Sweeting, who will draw a tough matchup with whatever receiver he is assigned.
Source: Joe Schad on Twitter
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 05:42:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins will miss this weekend's game against Boston College with an abdominal virus.

This virus must be recent news, because there had been no talk of Watkins possible missing this weekend's game prior to this report. The timing is fairly poor for Clemson, since they lost backup receiver and kick returner Martavis Bryant for two games with a groin injury. Junior DeAndre Hopkins stepped up while Watkins missed the first two games of the season due to a suspension, and he will need to do the same for at least one more week.
Source: Roy Philpott on Twitter
Thu, Sep 27, 2012 06:10:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins had four catches for 52 yards and rushed one time for 58 yards and a touchdown against Furman in his return from a two game suspension.

Watkins also added one kick return for nine yards. It is a solid start for the sophomore sensation, but he has some catching up to do in terms of earning back the targets junior DeAndre Hopkins impressed with in Watkins' absence.
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 07:47:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

After completing his two game suspension, Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins is set to make his 2012 debut Saturday against Furman.

"I feel like there really is no limit on where this offense can go... We had the same people last year, but the difference is everybody is more mature. Everybody grew and understands the offense now," junior quarterback Tajh Boyd stated. Watkins has continued to practice with the team during the suspension, so he should not be behind in terms of continuity. He forms a nice offensive trio along with junior receiver DeAndre Hopkins and senior running back Andre Ellington.
Source: ESPN
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 11:12:00 AM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson sophomore WR Sammy Watkins will be suspended for the Tigers' first two games of the 2012 season, pending Board of Trustee approval.

The school will release the official word on Watkins later tonight. It had been previously reported that the receiver would miss game time, but Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said there was a chance Watkins would play in the opener. The sophomore was arrested this spring on drug charges. The Tigers open with Auburn and Ball State.
Source: Roy Philpott on Twitter
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 06:42:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said that there is a chance sophomore WR Sammy Watkins could play in the school's opener against Auburn.

Last month, Swinney said Watkins would miss game time as part of his spring arrest on drug charges, but the length of the suspension is still unknown. Clemson will likely keep us and Auburn guessing on the definite length, as it will force Gene Chizik to plan on Watkins playing. The sophomore hauled in 82 catches for 1,219 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.
Source: The Post and Courier
Tue, Jul 17, 2012 06:06:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

There is no timetable for disciplinary measures against Sammy Watkins, who was arrested last month and charged with possession of marijuana.

The dynamic receiver/kick returner could still have his record cleared, which is what coach Dabo Swinney may be waiting on. The determination would then be the extent of team-imposed discipline Watkins would still likely face. Watkins was the ACC's freshman of the year in 2011 after finishing fourth nationally with an average of 176 all-purpose yards per game.
Source: orangeandwhite.com
Fri, Jun 8, 2012 02:50:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins was arrested Friday on drug charges.

The charges, which included possession of marijuana, are of the variety that could lead to being suspended for the Tigers’ first 2-3 games. Clemson opens the season Sept. 1 against Auburn in the Georgia Dome. Watkins was the ACC’s freshman of the year and a First-Team selection after totaling 2,288 all-purpose yards last season.
Source: postandcourier.com
Fri, May 4, 2012 01:28:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Clemson's Sammy Watkins had 211 all-purpose yards, but averaged only 20.4 yards on 7 kick returns.

Watkins' 20.4 average on kick returns against WVU was a season low. The freshman was 5-66 receiving with a touchdown and he added a 2-yard run. Watkins finished the season with 2,288 all-purpose yards.
Thu, Jan 5, 2012 12:56:00 AM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Sammy Watkins is expected to play in the Orange Bowl after school officials sent a cease-and-desist notice to a Florida restaurant that was using his likeness in a promotional manner.

Clemson officials have investigated the matter and found no evidence Watkins actually attended the party. Watkins, who is fourth nationally with an average of 173 all-purpose yards per game, should be good to go against West Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 4.
Source: The Post & Courier
Wed, Dec 14, 2011 01:04:00 PM
Sammy Watkins - WR - Tigers

Though Clemson won, Sammy Watkins was held to a season-low 42 total yards in the first meeting against Virginia Tech.

If slumping Clemson is to go 2-for-2 against the Hokies this season, Watkins will likely have to have a big game. The ACC’s Rookie of the Year and a First-Team selection is fourth nationally with an average of 175 all-purpose yards per game. He didn’t come near that total on Oct. 1 in Blacksburg and was just 3-38 receiving. Making sure he does not break loose will be a top priority for the Hokies during Saturday's conference championship tilt.
Source: The Virginian-Pilot
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 12:01:00 PM