No.1 : Deshaun Watson, Clemson
Projected Round: 1st
After his stellar performance in the national championship, Clemson’s Deshaun Watson definitely proved his worth and made a strong case as to why he should be the first quarterback taken off the board.
At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, Watson has all the tools it takes to be a quarterback in the NFL. He has size, athleticism, mobile in the pocket, and has a strong arm.
Although he is considered to be a dual-threat quarterback, Watson doesn’t always look to scramble. He can pick up the blitz pre-snap, and can step up in the pocket and make the necessary throws.
Watson is the most proven quarterback in this draft-class, and he knows how to win.
My notes on Watson are so bipolar. Love his toughness, leadership, athleticism. Wish he were more accurate, pocket patient
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 10, 2017
One of Watson’s flaws is he struggles with accuracy at times. Most of the time his struggles come on the deep ball, and that is something he will need to work on to be successful at the next level.