Trey Watkins, S, Long Island | 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview
Long Island University safety Trey Watkins emerged as one of the NEC’s premier playmakers in 2025, earning First Team All-NEC honors after recording five interceptions on the season. His breakout campaign has carried into 2026, with Watkins earning a spot on the Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Award Watch List and receiving FCS Preseason Third Team All-America honors.
Watkins consistently impacted key games throughout the 2025 season, including a victory over FBS opponent Eastern Michigan. He earned NEC Defensive Player of the Week honors following standout performances against New Haven and Duquesne, producing a forced fumble and interception against New Haven before returning an interception for a touchdown against Duquesne. His ball skills, competitive toughness, and ability to create game-changing plays make him one of the FCS’s premier defensive playmakers.
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