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.
Guest, Devin Gardner
Devin Gardner was a 2010 Watkins Award Honoree from Detroit Michigan. He is a former high school national top 10 ranked quarterback who eventually started at the University of Michigan. Devin was an undrafted free agent of the New England Patriots. He ultimately played professionally in Japan for a few years. Devin is now a Sports Broadcaster, a youth sports advocate, a podcaster, and is considered one of the greatest University of Michigan Sports Broadcasters'.
