Clemson QB Deshaun Watson to have surgery on broken hand

Clemson quarterback Deshawn Watson could be back from a broken bone in his hand in time for the Tigers’ Nov. 15 games with Georgia Tech.

Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson will have surgery Monday to repair a broken bone in his hand, according to a report, and could return for the Georgia Tech game on Nov. 15.

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Coach Dabo Swinney told Tigernet.com that Watson’s prognosis is good.

"“The bone that he broke, it’s a very small bone in his finger, the top part of his hand there,” Swinney said. “It’s a quicker healing bone, but they will go in (Monday) and put four screws in. It goes right into the bone.“We don’t know when he will be back. We expect him to be back at some point this season. We’ll see how that process goes. We’ll be excited to get him back going.”"

Swinney said the Georgia Tech game is possible.

"“That’s well within the time frame. He’s out for Boston College, Syracuse, then an open date, and then we’ll play Wake and then Georgia Tech. It’s not out of the question. It may be sooner or later.“The one positive is that it’s a quicker healing bone and because of what they’re doing, they will be able to splint it and do some rehab with him. Hopefully that will speed up the process.”"

Cole Stoudt came in and was 20-for-33 for 162 yards and an interception in the Tigers’ 23-17 win over Louisville on Saturday. Stoudt began the season as the starter, but was replaced before the Sept. 27 game against North Carolina.

Watson has played in every game for the 4-2 Tigers, starting the last three. He has completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,176 yards and 12 touchdowns with two interceptions and has rushed for 147 yards and three scores.

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