Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2013 Men's Track and Field Roster

John Watkins II

  • Position Sprints
  • Height 5-9
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Arlington, Texas
  • High School Kennedale High School
  • Major Aerospace Engineering

Biography

2011-12: INDOOR – Competed in four meets for the Eagles…finished 11th in the 4x400m relay (3:44.73) at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational (Jan. 14)…placed seventh in the 60m at the Webber Warrior Indoor Track Classic (Feb. 11) with a season-best time of 7.33…clocked a 23.47 in the 200m at the ERAU Last Chance (Feb. 18), his best time of the year. OUTDOOR – Participated in five meets during the outdoor season…ran his best times of the year in the 100m (11.37) and 200m (23.08) at the ERAU Spikes Classic (Mar. 23-24)…also helped the 4x100m relay team to a seventh-place finish (48.02) at the ERAU Spikes Classic (Mar. 23)…placed sixth in the 4x400m relay (3:33.96) at the B-CU Beach Invitational (Apr. 14).
 
PREP: 2011 graduate of Kennedale High School...competed for coach James Polk for four years.

PERSONAL: Born on March 30, 1993 in Longview, Texas...son of John and Norma Watkins...chose Embry-Riddle because it is the best aeronautical school in the country...majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

Historical Player Information

  • 2012Freshman

    Sprints
    5'9"
  • 2013Sophomore

    Sprints
    5'9"