NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 NFL prospects from Clemson Football

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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to the bench against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Clemson Tigers Deshaun Watson overcame a lot of criticism in his final season as a college quarterback. He won ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year in 2015. Despite not winning those in 2016, he di win a National Championship.

He led the FBS in passing completions in 2015 (333) & 2016 (388). He used his legs a lot less last season with targets like Mike Williams, Artavis Scott, and Jordan Leggett in the passing game. The junior quarterback was a 67.4 percent passer in three seasons at Clemson, throwing for 90 touchdowns and 10,168 passing yards.

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Watson will need to limit his turnovers at the next level to be a successful quarterback. He developed in several aspects as a quarterback at Clemson but was first in the ACC and second in the FBS in interceptions in 2016 (17). He was second in the ACC in interceptions in 2015 as well with 13.

Pointing to his performances against the Alabama defense could help his cause. Watson threw for 825 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns and an interception in two games. He’s currently projected to picked in the first or second round.

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