Yahoo Sports NFL on Jordan Watkins

Article49ers Mailbag: Playoffs, parity, and Connor ColbyNovember 14, 2026

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So specifically wide receivers, I'm going to go with De'Zhaun Stribling, Mike Evans, Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks, Deebo Samuel, and Keenan Allen...I'd put Cooks on punt returns and Watkins/Samuel on Kickoff returns.

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Watkins expected to be part of 49ers' core WR rotation and kickoff returns.

The source identifies Jordan Watkins as a key wide receiver for the 49ers' future roster, expecting him to be in the team's wide receiver rotation. The source suggests Watkins will handle kickoff return duties alongside Deebo Samuel as part of the core group.