Tom Watkins
Football
West Memphis, Ark.
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- The perfect running back for Clay Stapletonâs single-wing attack, Watkins gained 1,605 yards as a Cyclone (1958-60)
- Finished second nationally in rushing (843 yards) en route to All-Big Eight honors in 1959
- Broke the school season TD record (10) and finished 12th nationally in rushing to earn All-America honors as senior in 1960
- Invited to play in the East-West Shrine Game and the Hula and All-American Bowls
- Seven-year NFL veteran led the league in punt return yardage twice and kickoff return yardage once