Deshaun Watson vs. Louisville
It’s been a rocky year for the Clemson star quarterback but he continues to find ways to get it done. He did so again in a huge primetime matchup against Louisville. When he needed to make the plays to win, he did. That is what top QBs must do in order to play in the NFL someday. The issue isn’t whether Watson is smart or a great athlete. Those are long since proven. It’s whether he can prove he’s more than just a talented player who makes college defenses look foolish.
It was a mixed bag for him against the Cardinals. He threw for over 300 yards and five touchdowns on the night along with 91 yards rushing. That is excellent production. However, he did also throw three interceptions that almost cost them the game. Several passes were batted at the line of scrimmage, a problem that was sure to come up with his shorter frame. These are the pros and cons that pro teams will have to weigh when his name comes up on draft day.