Solomon Watkins

5-10 • 186 • Freshman • RS
Sedalia, Mo./Smith-Cotton High School

General: Second-year player... redshirted in his initial season in the Pitt State program... a speedy and talented running back... made the most of his redshirt season... adjusted well to the collegiate level... expected to see significant action for the Gorillas this fall.

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 physical education major.