By Hunt Palmer
One of LSU’s fastest players is looking elsewhere.
Redshirt freshman Jelani Watkins is entering the transfer portal according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. Watkins, who also runs track at LSU, has played in five games over two seasons. He made a pair of catches against Southeastern Louisiana for his only recorded statistics.
BREAKING: LSU WR Jelani Watkins plans to enter the @TransferPortal, his agent tells @On3sports
Watkins, a dual-sport phenom, ran a 10.02 100m at the NCAA Outdoor Track Finals
He’s repped by AiC CEO/GM @RudyCaamano ⁰⁰https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/IjReEOQ58m
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 2, 2025
Watkins was a four-star recruit ranked as a top 100 prospect by ESPN. On3’s composite ranked him as the No. 35 wide receiver in the country. He twice won the Texas UIL 6A 200-meter state title.
Watkins will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.
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