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Rokevious Watkins | Guard

Team: St. Louis Rams
Age / DOB:  (24) / 2/24/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 328
College: South Carolina
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NFL suspended Rams LG Rokevious Watkins one game for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
It's unclear why Watkins is suspended only one game, as substance-abuse violations usually draw four-game bans. It's an ill-timed suspension for a player penciled in as the Rams' left guard, but shouldn't cost Watkins his job. A 2012 fifth-rounder, Watkins was limited to 37 snaps as a rookie after suffering an ankle injury in Week 1. Rookie Barrett Jones and journeyman Chris Williams are the two most likely candidates to start in Watkins' absence. May 22 - 5:01 PM
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter

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Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams OG Rok Watkins' weight is "significantly down."

Watkins, a fifth-round pick last year, reported to camp 16 pounds overweight and was held out of drills. He then played in just one game before landing on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Watkins has "committed to getting in shape," and will be in the mix for a starting spot as a mauling run blocker.
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
Feb 22 - 2:49 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

According to StLouisRams.com, OG Rokevious Watkins (ankle) and S Matt Daniels (torn ACL) should be "ready to go" for the Rams' offseason program.

The No. 150 pick of last year's draft, Watkins reported to camp 16 pounds overweight, but played 37 snaps in Week 1. He was placed on injured reserve after missing Week 2. Watkins will compete for a starting job in camp, but should be one of many options at left guard. He has a ways to go as a pass blocker. Daniels is a pure special teamer.
Related: Matt Daniels
Source: stlouisrams.com
Feb 4 - 4:25 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams placed OG Rokevious Watkins (ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Journeyman Quinn Ojinnaka started for Watkins in Week 2 after the rookie injured his ankle in practice. The Rams now have backups starting at every position on the offensive line save RG Harvey Dahl. Watkins is viewed as the future at left guard.
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 05:18:00 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams rookie LG Rokevious Watkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 2.

The fifth-rounder out of South Carolina isn't much of a pass blocker but has showed some promise as a mauling run blocker at times. St. Louis linemen are dropping like flies in the regular season after emerging from exhibition and training camp action as one of the healthiest teams. Recently re-signed OL Quinn Ojinnaka will likely start in Watkins' place. Steven Jackson is going to have a tough time against the Redskins in Week 2.
Source: ESPN.com
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 06:41:00 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams LG Rokevious Watkins missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury.

Watkins was seen on crutches, and his status for Sunday’s game against the Redskins is uncertain. It's yet another blow to the Rams' offensive line after losing C Scott Wells (foot) and LT Rodger Saffold (neck) in Sunday's loss. The bad news continues to pile up for Steven Jackson, who averaged just 2.5 yards per carry in Week 1. He could have a hard time finding running lanes moving forward.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 05:24:00 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Fifth-rounder Rokevious Watkins is "the most likely bet" to open the season as the Rams' starting left guard.

Watkins was drafted to be the future at the position, but it's a stretch to suggest that he's ready now after missing the beginning of training camp. Veteran Rob Turner is the fallback option. With a shaky Barry Richardson starting at right tackle, the Rams have two exploitable spots on the offensive line.
Related: Rob Turner
Source: StLouisRams.com
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 01:59:00 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams fifth-round OG Rokevious Watkins has been cleared to practice after reporting to camp 16 pounds overweight.

He's apparently back down to his college weight of 328 after a week and a half of conditioning. Watkins should eventually challenge Bryan Mattison for left-guard duties, but for now he's running with the second and third teams. Left guard is the biggest trouble spot for a Rams line that was the NFL's worst in 2011.
Source: Associated Press
Sat, Aug 4, 2012 01:21:00 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams fifth-round OG Rokevious Watkins reported to training camp "overweight and out of shape."

He's being held out of team drills, limited to conditioning and stretching workouts. Watkins was supposed to compete for St. Louis' starting left guard job, but his career has started off rocky. He isn't going to win that position.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 02:33:00 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams signed fifth-round OG Rokevious Watkins to a four-year contract.

Watkins was a college tackle, but the Rams will try him at guard in training camp. They have an open competition at left guard. A 6-foot-4, 328-pound mauler, Watkins will compete with Bryan Mattison and Rob Turner, among others.
Source: Ryan Van Bibber on Twitter
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 05:23:00 PM
Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams selected South Carolina G Rokevious Watkins with the No. 150 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Watkins checks in at a massive 6'4/338 and started 27 consecutive games over the last two seasons. Balance and technique are major issues, but you can't teach this kind of size. Watkins is a project the Rams' staff will be charged with molding.
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 02:43:00 PM

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