There weren't too many bright spots from the San Francisco 49ers 30-9 preseason defeat at the hands of the Denver Broncos last Saturday night, but rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins was one of them.
The fourth-round receiver out of Ole Miss dazzled with a 50-yard reception early in the first quarter, which was one of two catches he had on the night for a total of 53 yards. And while the rookie also ran an incorrect route that led to an interception, it's safe to say Watkins is trending in the right direction.
Unfortunately, the up-and-coming hype and promise might have been a bit short-lived.