OU’s Watkins signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Ohio University football alumnus Vonnie Watkins has signed with the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
 
Watkins (Lusby, Md.) played in all 13 games for the Bobcats in 2023, starting in nine. He led the team in quarterback hurries (11) and forced fumbles (2) and was second in sacks (5). Additionally, Watkins recorded 33 total tackles on the season— including 15 solo stops— and eight tackles for loss. 
 
Since he joined the Bobcats in 2019, Watkins appeared in 33 games. He recorded 83 career tackles and 23 tackles for loss. 
 
Prior to Ohio, Watkins played for Patuxent High School, where he was awarded Maryland All-State Associated Press DE his junior and senior seasons. The three-time Calvert Recorder All-County Team DE led the team to one state championship. 

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