WATCH: LSU WR Commit Jelani Watkins Shows Elite Speed

Watkins brings another gear to the Tigers wide receiver room, two-sport star.

LSU added two-sport star Jelani Watkins on Friday after the Texas product revealed his pledge to the purple and gold.

Watkins, a speedster in the 2024 cycle, gives the Tigers another monster weapon moving forward. With a variety of talented wideouts in its arsenal, LSU now brings a player with elite-level speed into the mix.

It’s easy to watch film and see the explosiveness Watkins attains, but his top-end speed is what sticks out like a sore thumb. When in open space, it’s nearly impossible to close the gap and take down the elite-level wideout.

Watkins boasts impressive numbers on the track. He’ll be a two-sport athlete for the Tigers and his success in track has translated to the gridiron. With legit 10.3/100m speed, the newly committed Tiger can flat out run.

Here's a look into what LSU is getting in the speedster: