Solomon Watkins

5-10 • 188 • Sophomore • 1L
Sedalia, Mo./Smith-Cotton High School

General: Third-year player … a talented back who has matured into a frontline candidate for the Gorillas … a speedster who is primed for a big sophomore season … expected to see significant action for the Gorillas this fall.

In 2010: Saw action in all 12 games with one start … carried the ball 18 times for 107 yards (5.9 ypc) and one touchdown … scored on a 34-yard run on his first collegiate carry vs. Chadron State (Sept. 4) … also had a 42-yard carry vs. Missouri Western (Sept. 25).

In 2009: Redshirt season.

In High School: A three-time Missouri Class 4A All-State performer at Smith-Cotton High School (2006-08) … the Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2008 … rushed for 2,345 yards and 39 touchdowns during his senior season … compiled 5,555 rushing yards with 68 TDs as a four-year starter for the Tigers … a two-time first-team All-State selection (2007-08) … helped SCHS to a 12-1 record, a district title and a state quarterfinalist finish in 2008.

Personal: Born October 22, 1990... son of Melvin and Vetress Watkins...a recreation major.