Deshaun Watson

American football quarterback

Deshaun Watson - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 14th, 1995
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Played college football at Clemson University, leading the team to a national championship in 2016. Drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Became the youngest quarterback to start in an NFL playoff game in 2018. Achieved Pro Bowl selections in 2018 and 2019. Traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022.

Led Clemson to a national championship in 2016

Selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft

Became the youngest quarterback to start an NFL playoff game

Two-time Pro Bowl selection

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