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2017 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Big Board

By Vincent Berrones

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; NNotre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field following the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; NNotre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) leaves the field following the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 7, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to a game against Boston College at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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.