Ty Watkins

Played in all 12 games ... Primarily led the special teams unit as an upback on punts and served as one of the holders for field goals ... Also took snaps at quarterback throughout the season, both as a gadget player and in the closing minutes of games as a backup ... Took the snap and made the handoff that led to a 91-yard touchdown pass from Destin Wade to Tanaka Scott against Utah Tech, making ESPN College Football Final's top five plays (11/1) ... Completed one pass for nine yards at No. 5 Tarleton State (11/15) ... Had four rushes for 15 yards at SEMO (9/6). Played in one game against Utah Tech, taking over at quarterback on the final drive of a 60-14 win (Oct. 5). Spent the 2023 season at Austin Peay ... Played in four games on special teams… Made his collegiate debut at Southern Illinois (Sept. 2)… Also saw action against Tennessee (Sept. 9), ETSU (Sept. 16), and Stephen F. Austin (Sept. 23) ... Made the Athletic Director's Honor Roll and Dean's List. Played quarterback for head coach Troy Morris at South Forsyth High School… Back-to-back Region 6-7A Offensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior… Threw for 4,109 yards in his prep career and owns the South Forsyth career passing record… Finished senior season with 1,943 passing yards and 25 total touchdowns… Threw for 1,951 yards and 18 touchdowns in his junior campaign, adding 151 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. From Cumming, Georgia … Birthday is May 2 ... Son of Tony and Cindy Watkins … Has one sibling, Will … Father, Tony, played football and lacrosse at SUNY Brockport … Mother, Cindy, also played lacrosse at Brockport … Majoring in marketing.