Winner: Deshaun Watson slides but lands in perfect situation
The Houston Texans finally got their quarterback. After years of flailing without one, general manager Rick Smith absolutely had to land a franchise passer. He made a bold trade with the Cleveland Browns up to No. 12 overall to land Deshaun Watson (details here)
Watson watched as Trubisky and Mahomes — a couple of guys who aren’t ready to play yet — went before him. He must have been quietly battling fury (especially based on comments he made before the draft), but in the end he landed in the perfect situation.
Watson was the top quarterback on this scribe’s board this year. He has some flaws but is ready, both mentally and physically, to not only play at a high level but lead an NFL offense.
He’ll team up with fellow Clemson alum DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller, Braxton Miller and Co. to form one of the most exciting young offenses in the NFL. Houston, already possessing a championship-caliber defense, now has a quarterback who has already proven himself in a championship environment and has all the physical tools to succeed at the pro level.