The Watkins Award, April 5, 2021
The Watkins Award with Tyrone Tate and J Everette Pearsall
Guest, Darryl Richard II, Watkins Award nominee, former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.
The Watkins Award
The Watkins Award has established itself as the nation’s premier award for African American male high school seniors who represent the highest achievement in academics and athletics. The Award is emblematic of an extraordinary athlete, a bonafide scholar, and a person who has been recognized by prominent people in his community as a leader, volunteer, and community advocate.