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Get To Know: Deshaun Watson

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Name: Deshaun Watson** School: Clemson University
Position: Quarterback
Height/Weight: 6-2, 221

Here are five things you need to know about Deshaun Watson, the Texans 2017 first-round draft pick:


  1. One for the history books*
    With a 32-3 record as a starter, Deshaun Watson has the best winning percentage in Clemson school history as a quarterback. He also ranks first in school history in completion percentage (.674), passing efficiency (157.5), and total offense per game (318.3).

2. Mr. Fourth Quarter
Watson has passed for 16 touchdowns with only two interceptions in his career in the fourth quarter.

3. Home Sweet Home
Watson's family lived in a home built by Habitat for Humanity and donated through Warrick Dunn and his charity. Dunn presented the home to Watson's family when he was 11 years old. Both Dunn and Watson were drafted with the No. 12 overall pick.

4. Just walk it off
Watson once led Clemson to a win over the intrastate rival South Carolina Gamecocks with a torn ACL. And won.

5. From 815 to 713
Watson arrives in Houston already finished with college. He graduated in December 2016 with a degree in communication.

Check out the best photos of QB Deshaun Watson during his time at Clemson.

For more on the Texans 2017 draft class:
Get To Know: Zach Cunningham
Get To Know: D'Onta Foreman
Get To Know: Julién Davenport
Get To Know: Carlos Watkins
Get To Know: Treston Decoud
Get To Know: Kyle Fuller

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