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College Football Playoff: 10 Best Players to watch

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball in the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball in the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

The last and best quarterback on this list, Deshaun Watson excelled last year in the playoff games against Oklahoma and Alabama, and while Clemson wasn’t able to win the championship game last year, Watson certainly put on a show that made the college football world and the NFL take notice. He’ll be looking to do that and more the second time around.

Watson threw for 3,914 yards and 37 touchdowns during the regular season. He is the clear leader of the Clemson Tigers, and they go as he goes. Watson is a terrific pocket passer, he makes all of the throws and he shows up in the big games. That was never more clear than it was last year when he put on a show to the tune of 405 passing yards and 4 touchdowns against Alabama in last years championship game. Watson would like nothing more than to meet Alabama once again for a rematch.

You should watch Watson in the Fiesta Bowl (and possibly the title game) because it will be his last game as a Clemson Tiger before leaving the school as a junior to enter the NFL Draft. Watson is the greatest quarterback in Clemson’s history and should put on a show in what will be his final game(s).

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