Watkins projects as a contributor at all three wide receiver spots in the 49ers’ system — a necessity given the team’s lack of depth of talent at the position. He has deep speed to play X receiver, the wiggle and toughness to play at Z, and the explosion off the line and craftiness to play in the slot.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and more react after the 49ers drafted Mykel Williams 11th in the 2025 NFL draft