LSU receiver Watkins clocks sixth best 100m time in program history

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Jelani Watkins clocked a 10.03 second 100 meter time Saturday at the Tom Jones Invitational. It is the sixth-fastest wind-legal time in LSU program history. Watkins is one spot behind another former two-sport star Trindon Holiday who is fifth with a 10.00 in 2009.

As Watkins crossed the finish line, he said, “Long Live K2,” a tribute to football teammate Kyren Lacy who died last week.

“Long live K2” 🖤@laaared1 pic.twitter.com/dzyAh2FY9x

— LSU Track & Field (@LSUTrackField) April 19, 2025

Last month, Watkins ran a wind-aided 10.01 seconds at the Battle on the Bayou.

Watkins also clocked a 20.61 in the 200 meters Friday, a new PR.

Clocking in at 20.61 in his 200m opener… ♨️#GeauxTigers x @laaared1 pic.twitter.com/omyp44Ig5i

— LSU Track & Field (@LSUTrackField) April 18, 2025

Watkins has already earned two SEC Freshman of the Week honors this season.

The 5-foot9, 163 pound freshman redshirted with LSU football in 2024. He saw action in two games without recording a statistic.

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