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Measurements
- Height:5'10
- Weight:173 LBS
Schools of Interest
Mississippi State Bulldogs (offered)
TCU Horned Frogs (offered)
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Texas Tech Red Raiders (offered)
Ahmonte Watkins
DCTF Star Rating
Running Back
Klein Forest Eagles, Class of 2021
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#52
- Position Rank:#5
Watkins, who transferred to Klein Forest from Riverside Academy in Louisiana, is known for his blistering speed. He was the state champion in the 100-meter (10.71) and 200-meter (21.71) in 2019. He is one of the most exciting ball carriers in the nation.
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