Cape’s Watkins selected for Gridiron Kings
Cape Coral High senior Jaylen Watkins is one of 64 players selected for the debut of Champion Gridiron Kings, an elite high school football event that features top players at seven skill positions – quarterback, running back, tight end, wide receiver, linebacker, cornerback and safety.
ESPN RISE Games, presented by Target, revealed the roster for the event scheduled for July 23-25 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando.
The versatile Watkins, who has verbally committed to Florida, will be featured as a wide receiver in the event.
High school players will receive intensive training and coaching from a long list of former NFL players like Terance Mathis, Hardy Nickerson, Carl Pickens and Jeff Blake.