On Watkins: Redshirt junior who has shifted to a defensive line post since playing linebacker last season ... challenging to move up the depth chart at nose tackle ... has missed time with knee injuries suffered in springs of 1997 and 1998.
1998: Did not see action.
1997: Suffered a knee injury during spring drills which prevented him from playing.
1996: Redshirt season.
High School: Graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1996 ... earned All-America accolades from BlueChip Illustrated and All-East recognition from Tom Lemming and the National Recruiting Advisor ... was named third team all-state, all-county, all-area and all-conference as a senior ... was his school's wrestler of the year as a senior ... high school coach was Joe Stinson.
Personal: Jon Alex Watkins ... born July 26, 1977 ... son of Carole and Jon A. Watkins, Sr. ... majoring in community health education.
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