UAB wide receiver Austin Watkins says he’s had a pre-draft phone call with Steelers’ WR coach Ike Hilliard. And a good one at that.
During his Pro Day press conference, Watkins said he really enjoyed talking to Hilliard. He said they didn’t talk a lot of football and the conversation was more about getting to know each other.
In seven games last season, Watkins, listed at 6’3, 210 (we’ll get official Pro Day numbers soon), caught 34 passes for 468 yards and three touchdowns. His best season came two years ago in 2019, racking up nearly 1100 yards on 57 receptions, an average of 19.