Anthony Watkins

Anthony Watkins is a senior running back for Tulsa, listed at 5-foot-11 (71 inches), 202 pounds, wearing No. 23. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Watkins has been used as a multi-purpose ball carrier and pass-catching option, appearing in 11 games with 6 starts during the 2024 regular season. In his 2024 stat line, Watkins logged 87 rushing attempts for 402 yards, producing 4.621 yards per carry and scoring 4 rushing touchdowns. His biggest rushing play went for 77 yards, and his longest rushing touchdown covered 33 yards. He added 18 rushing first downs and had 7 red-zone rushing attempts, reflecting a recurring role in early-down and scoring-area situations. Watkins also contributed as a receiving back, finishing with 13 receptions on 16 targets for 142 yards (10.923 yards per catch) and 1 receiving touchdown. His longest catch went for 63 yards, which also stood as his longest receiving touchdown. He totaled 4 receiving first downs and recorded 142 yards after the catch. On defense and special teams, his recorded production was limited, including 1 miscellaneous tackle. He was assessed 1 penalty for 13 yards. This Anthony Watkins NCAAF profile reflects a back with measurable rushing volume and efficient receiving production in 2024.