Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson. Ranked #22 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Houston drafted him in Round 1, pick 12.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
80STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | PASS YDS | TD | INT | RUSH YDS | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | HOU | 11-5 | 4,165 | 26 | 9 | 551 | †96 |
| '19 | HOU | 10-6 | 3,852 | 26 | 12 | 413 | †94 |
| '20 | HOU | 4-12 | 4,823 | 33 | 7 | 444 | †96 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 12,840 | 85 | 28 | 1,408 | 95 | |
| '22 | CLE | 7-10 | 1,102 | 7 | 5 | 175 | 88 |
| '23 | CLE | 11-6 | 1,115 | 7 | 4 | 142 | 50 |
| '24 | CLE | 3-14 | 1,148 | 5 | 3 | 148 | 53 |
| Career | — | 16,205 | 104 | 40 | 1,873 | 80 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All QB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
221 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.75"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All QB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.66 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
32.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
119"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.95 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.31 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 12th overall, Deshaun Watson has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of QBs from the 2017 draft class.