USM Alum Quez Watkins signs with Philadelphia Eagles

Former Southern Miss Wide Receiver Quez Watkins making it official with the Philadelphia Eagles having signed his four year rookie contract on Wednesday.

The Eagles picked the former Golden Eagle in the 6^th round of the 2020 NFL Draft as the 200^th overall player taken off the board.

Watkins was a star at the NFL Combine, running the 40 yard dash in 4.35 seconds, good for the second fastest time at his position.

A two-time All-Conference USA First Team selection, Watkins had his most efficient season at USM in 2019, posting his first 1,000 yard campaign on 64 receptions to go along with six touchdowns.