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Deshaun Watson’s Info
College: Clemson
Class: Junior
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 221
Position: QB
Position Ranking: 3
40 Time: 4.66
Deshaun Watson’s Scouting Report
Watson can dominate opposing defenses with both his arm and legs and is most likely the most dynamic player in college football. Watson has a slender build and will need to add weight between now and the NFL Draft. He has tremendous speed and an ability to escape the pocket and make something out of nothing. Watson has an extremely quick delivery and is very accurate with his passes at all ranges. He’s an extremely poised quarterback with a solid football IQ and is a great leader.
Strengths
- Accuracy
- Outstanding athlete
- Very smart player
- Ability to throw on the run
- Quick release and solid footwork
- Extremely poised
- Tremendous leader
- Work ethic
- High football IQ
- Agile
- Strong arm
- Experienced
- High Upside
- Good teammate
- Accurate
- Mobile
- Can hurt defenses with his legs
Weaknesses
- Durability
- Needs to add weight
- Needs to improve on reading blitzes
- Hasn’t worked under center much
- Needs to improve footwork
Pro Comparison
- Marcus Mariota – Tennessee Titans
Draft Projection
- First Round
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8/25/16 – USA Today’s Preseason All Americans – USA Today
8/17/16 – Deshaun Watson Takes Out a $5 Million Insurance Policy – ESPN.com
8/4/16 – ACC Coach Calls Watson and Kaaya Top Picks – NFL.com
7/8/15 – Is Deshaun Watson a Legitimate Heisman Trophy Contender? – Fueled by Sports