The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:43:47 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Jaylen Watkins Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB3) 60 Jaylen Watkins is heading into his third year in Will Muschamp’s defense and knows all the positions in the secondary. It’s that flexibility that could force him to move from cornerback to safety in the fall. The Gators return three experienced cornerbacks, and after losing two safeties, Watkins is the logical choice to move to safety, adding another experienced player to the group. http://florida.scout.com/2/1282157.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1282157.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:24:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida It is a mixture of a lot of things but there is no denying that the Florida secondary is one of the more improved units on the team and may very well be the best unit. It is deep and experienced now, a big difference from a year ago when they were just trying to find their way after all being thrown to the wolves. Junior cornerback Jaylen Watkins would put his crew out there against anyone. http://florida.scout.com/2/1237116.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1237116.html Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:39:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida It may have been the biggest of turning points for Florida junior cornerback Jaylen Watkins. A year ago, in the Georgia game, Watkins was victimized by a fourth down pass for a touchdown in a game that was decided by less than a touchdown. Watkins spent a while early in the year at safety, was just getting a little more comfortable at corner, but this moment changed everything. http://florida.scout.com/2/1233726.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1233726.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:38:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida If you ask Jaylen Watkins when he felt good about scoring a touchdown on the interception return he had for a TD on Saturday, he would tell you when they lined up for the play. Film study allowed Watkins to basically have an inside look at the play before it ever happened and enough for him to envision crossing the goal line before the ball was even snapped. http://florida.scout.com/2/1224689.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1224689.html Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:28:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The Florida Gators had a slow start in the first quarter but got it going in quarters two and three on Saturday. In the end they rolled up 38 points and gave up none in the process. Here is the game in pictures and we will contiue to update the gallery. http://florida.scout.com/2/1224053.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1224053.html Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:47:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida When fans and media were allowed to watch a couple of Florida Gator football practices last week, they were treated to a few welcome sites. One of those was the play of junior cornerback Jaylen Watkins. Watkins has settled in now at the position after jumping back and forth a year ago between safety, corner, and nickel, and seems to be coming into his own. http://florida.scout.com/2/1171814.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/1171814.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:41:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The challenge for Jaylen Watkins and the Florida secondary this weekend is one they faced a lot in practice last season. Jordan Jefferson returning to LSU means the Gators have to be cognizant of which quarterback is on the field before the snap. Jefferson brings the threat to run while starting quarterback Jarrett Lee has managed the offense and only thrown one interception this season. http://florida.scout.com/2/1114557.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1114557.html Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:24:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Will Muschamp didn’t waste time putting intentional pressure on the Florida secondary. If they mess up, it most likely means a touchdown for the opponent. That’s the message he has preached since his first day of spring practice at Florida, and it hasn’t stopped in fall camp. Jaylen Watkins has seen the group mature under that pressure. http://florida.scout.com/2/1098633.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1098633.html Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:34:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Jaylen Watkins started fall camp without any idea where he would play. After playing cornerback during his freshman season, he spent the spring splitting time between cornerback and safety. The coaches haven’t told him what position he will play during the fall, and the sophomore doesn’t care either way. He just wants to get on the field. http://florida.scout.com/2/1093367.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1093367.html Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:10:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Teryl Austin used last week’s practices to prepare his freshmen cornerbacks for this situation. Behind starters Janoris Jenkins and Jeremy Brown, the three freshmen were the next line of defense. Jeremy Brown went down with a full body cramp, and the three freshmen were forced into the game. http://florida.scout.com/2/1001785.html 2047 Cody Jones http://florida.scout.com/2/1001785.html Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:55:00 GMT 0 168 Florida florida In 2009 picking a starting defense for the Florida Gators was easy. All 11 starters returned from 2008 and except for an injury or two all 11 started again in 2009. While the defense returns several starters, one noticeable missing person is Joe Haden, who started at cornerback for three years. Haden is gone to the NFL and so are the two top backups. Cornerback will be scrutinized this spring. http://florida.scout.com/2/953740.html 2047 Bob Redman http://florida.scout.com/2/953740.html Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:26:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida Florida commit Jaylen Watkins has had a good week of practice at the USAAAB in San Antonio. Watkins, who will enroll at Florida in another week, has made a smooth transition from quarterback to defensive back, and this four-star recruit looks to be headed to fine career as a Gator. Bill Greene spoke to Watkins after practice and filed this report. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/935927.html 2047 Bill Greene http://recruiting.scout.com/2/935927.html Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:05:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Senior year film is in, the playoffs are over, and there is a little over a month til signing day, here is the final SunStateFootball.com top 100 for the state of Florida. We start at the top, with the top 10 players in the state. http://hsflorida.scout.com/2/931683.html 2047 Geoff Vogt http://hsflorida.scout.com/2/931683.html Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:10:00 GMT 1 376 Florida HS hsflorida Cape Coral (FL) superstar Jaylen Watkins is the nation's No. 4 ranked cornerback prospect according to Scout.com. A true playmaker on either side of the ball it's on defense where he will make his impact felt for the Florida Gators. The 6-0 and 175-pounder with 4.4-speed recently took his official visit to Gainesville. http://florida.scout.com/2/929222.html 2047 Jason Higdon http://florida.scout.com/2/929222.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:04:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The Florida Gators are coming off a disappointing loss to Alabama this past weekend in the Georgia Dome and some future Gators talked about the game. http://florida.scout.com/2/926889.html 2047 Jason Higdon http://florida.scout.com/2/926889.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:39:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The 6-0 and 180-pound Cape Coral (FL) superstar is the nation's No. 4 ranked cornerback prospect for the class of 2010 according to Scout.com. Blessed with natural ability beyond belief Watkins has as much upside as any player currently committed to Florida at this time. http://florida.scout.com/2/923700.html 2047 Jason Higdon http://florida.scout.com/2/923700.html Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida The Scout.com Southeast recruiting team was on the road watching some of the best players in the region last weekend. Here is their report from those game. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/920956.html 2047 Scout.com http://recruiting.scout.com/2/920956.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting High school football opened in force around the country, and the Scout.com recruiting team was on the road watching some of the nation's top prospects in action. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/893595.html 2047 Scout.com http://recruiting.scout.com/2/893595.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:18:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Cape Coral went on the road to play Riverdale in a Fall Classic/Jamboree game that won't count in the W/L column (it ended in a tie anyway), but you could never tell that by the intensity in this one. There were many D-1 prospects on the field, here is a look at how they did. http://hsflorida.scout.com/2/892938.html 2047 Geoff Vogt http://hsflorida.scout.com/2/892938.html Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:46:00 GMT 1 376 Florida HS hsflorida One of the nation's top corners is current Florida Gator commitment Jaylen Watkins. Watkins from Cape Coral (FL) is currently ranked four-stars by Scout.com. http://florida.scout.com/2/886714.html 2047 Jason Higdon http://florida.scout.com/2/886714.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:45:00 GMT 1 168 Florida florida