WR Sammy Watkins, Kansas City Chiefs

HT: 6-1, WT: 211, Born: 6-14-1993, College: Clemson, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 4

2014 Projections

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Average draft position

Current as of August 25th. [Full ADP list]

Overall: G Tate (81), L Miller (82), Sammy Watkins (83), M Jones-Drew (84), T Romo (85)
Position: K Wright (77-WR30), G Tate (81-WR31), Sammy Watkins (83 - WR32), E Decker (86-WR33), R Wayne (87-WR34)
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PPR Average draft position

Current as of August 25th. [Full PPR ADP list]

Overall: B Cooks (79), L Miller (80), Sammy Watkins (81), W Welker (82), C Kaepernick (83)
Position: G Tate (77-WR31), B Cooks (79-WR32), Sammy Watkins (81 - WR33), W Welker (82-WR34), T Williams (85-WR35)
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Outlook

According to the Buffalo News, head coach Doug Marrone will use Sammy Watkins in the slot and it looks like the plan is to get him on the field in every and any way. Watkins has the skill to line up wherever they want him to be and has the ability to stretch the field as a deep threat as well as kill teams for yardage after the catch. Two things can hold him back. First, the rookie learning curve which seems to limit almost every receiver during their first year. How much impact is always hard to say, as even for a talented guy like Watkins there are hiccups. The second is his quarterback EJ Manuel. Manuel struggled a lot last year, when he wasn't hurt. Word is he is much more comfortable with the plays this year, so hopefully it won't hurt Watkins at all. Despite the tremendous talent, we don't see him as more than a WR3 with upside for his rookie season. At 21 though, the sky is the limit for his career.

Latest News

Chiefs | Divisional Playoffs Kansas City Chiefs inactives (Sun Jan 17, 01:38 PM) - The Kansas City Chiefs have declared OT Martinas Rankin, WR Sammy Watkins, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, DE Tim Ward, LB Willie Gay, DL Khalen Saunders and CB Rashad Fenton inactive for Divisional Playoffs.

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Chiefs | Kansas City's Week 19 injury report (Fri Jan 15, 04:31 PM) - Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay (ankle) and WR Sammy Watkins (calf) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for the AFC Divisional Round game versus the Cleveland Browns. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) and TE Deon Yelder (groin) did not practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Jan. 15, and are listed as questionable. CB Rashad Fenton (foot, ankle) was limited for a second straight day Friday and is also listed as questionable. RB Le'Veon Bell (knee), LB Ben Niemann (hamstring), DT Derrick Nnadi (knee), OL Mike Remmers (back), WR Demarcus Robinson (back) and S Armani Watts (concussion) practiced in full all week and have been removed from the injury report.

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Chiefs | Sammy Watkins to miss game (Fri Jan 15, 02:12 PM) - Kansas City Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins (calf) did not practice again Friday, Jan. 15, and will be be ruled out for Sunday's divisional playoff matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Our View: Watkins had a couple of weeks to get healthy after getting banged up in Week 16. Now he's going to miss the Divisional Round game against the Browns. That means Mecole Hardman, Demarcus Robinson, and Byron Pringle will do more behind Tyreek Hill.
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Chiefs | Another DNP for Sammy Watkins (Thu Jan 14, 07:00 PM) - Kansas City Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 14.

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Chiefs | Thursday's practice report for Kansas City (Thu Jan 14, 04:48 PM) - Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay (ankle) and WR Sammy Watkins (calf) did not practice for a second straight day Thursday, Jan. 14. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) and TE Deon Yelder (groin) also did not practice Thursday. CB Rashad Fenton (foot, ankle) was upgraded to a limited practice. RB Le'Veon Bell (knee), LB Ben Niemann (hamstring), DT Derrick Nnadi (knee), OL Mike Remmers (back), WR Demarcus Robinson (back) and S Armani Watts (concussion) practiced in full.

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