2023 Football Roster
Jersey Number 13
Jaden Watkins
- Position:
- Cornerback
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 189
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Asheville, N.C.
- High School:
- Asheville School
Bio
DUKE CAREER: Saw action in one career game, playing three snaps.
2023: Played in one game against Lafayette … on the field for three snaps … transitioned from wide receiver to cornerback during the spring.
2022: Did not see game action ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2022.
PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered four seasons at Asheville School under coach Shawn Bryson … rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, respectively … ranked as the No. 18 prospect from the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com … had 88 receptions in final two years and finished with 2,739 all-purpose yards and 26 TDs … compiled 1,309 receiving yards during senior season … four-time all-conference and two-time all-state selection … invited to play in the Carolina Bowl … helped team to 24-10 record and two appearances in the state playoffs … also competed in basketball and track & field, earning all-state honors in both.
PERSONAL: Born November 24, 2002 … son of Mike Watkins and Janna Jones ... nickname is “Cash”.
2023: Played in one game against Lafayette … on the field for three snaps … transitioned from wide receiver to cornerback during the spring.
2022: Did not see game action ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2022.
PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered four seasons at Asheville School under coach Shawn Bryson … rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com, respectively … ranked as the No. 18 prospect from the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com … had 88 receptions in final two years and finished with 2,739 all-purpose yards and 26 TDs … compiled 1,309 receiving yards during senior season … four-time all-conference and two-time all-state selection … invited to play in the Carolina Bowl … helped team to 24-10 record and two appearances in the state playoffs … also competed in basketball and track & field, earning all-state honors in both.
PERSONAL: Born November 24, 2002 … son of Mike Watkins and Janna Jones ... nickname is “Cash”.