Why Sammy Watkins Is Sure to Be a Stud in the NFL

July 12, 2014   ·   Ashkan Kargaran   ·   Jump to comments

After being passed over by the Cleveland Browns and eventually drafted by the Buffalo Bills, Sammy Watkins should be determined to have a breakout rookie season and silence his doubters. The No. 4 overall selection recently completed OTAs, and with training camp coming up, the rookie understands the need to develop more rapport with quarterback EJ Manuel and improve upon his immense talent.
At 6'1" and 211 pounds, Watkins isn't as large a receiver as Calvin Johnson or Vincent Jackson. At the next level, he will rely on his hands and incredible 4.43 40 speed. With that said, he has shown the ability to lower his pads and deliver blows to unsuspecting defensive backs. 
Notice the type of play being run in the video? Watkins flourishes in the screen game because he is so good in the open field.
According to ESPN Stats and Information, in his last college game at Clemson, the Orange Bowl against Ohio State, Watkins had 227 receiving yards. 207 of those ya...

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