The San Francisco 49ers erased their need for a backup quarterback in 2025 when they signed QB Mac Jones to a one-year deal. They addressed that spot again in the NFL draft when they selected QB Kurtis Rourke with the 227th pick.

Watkins projects as a contributor at all three wide receiver spots in the 49ers’ system — a necessity given the team’s lack of depth of talent at the position. He has deep speed to play X receiver, the wiggle and toughness to play at Z, and the explosion off the line and craftiness to play in the slot.