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2017 NFL Draft Quarterback Power Ranking: Faces of the Franchise

By Russell Brown

Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II warms up prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II warms up prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) works out prior to the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) works out prior to the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

Within this class, there might not be a more clutch quarterback than this one. Deshaun Watson comes up big time in the 4th quarter. Throughout his career, he completed 138 passes out of 205 attempts. He had a 67% completion percentage for 1614 yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions. That’s without counting what he can do when scrambling out of the pocket. For what it’s worth, he has 435 career rushing attempts, 1934 rushing yards, and 26 touchdowns.

Production isn’t something you question when it comes to Watson. However, decision-making and downfield vision is something that always enters into consideration. With 30 interceptions in his last 30 games, he’ll need to clean that up. If he doesn’t, his starting window will close.

My prediction is that we’ll see Watson drafted within the top-10 and I think he’s an ideal fit for the New York Jets. He’s got the arm talent and mobility to be successful, but I wonder if he’ll ever get better. The most overlooked quarterback in this draft will be Deshaun Watson, but he’s been compared to Teddy Bridgewater

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