Five reasons Deshaun Watson can win the 2016 Heisman Trophy

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (86) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (86) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (86) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Video Game-like Statistical Output

As the most complete dual-threat quarterback we have seen in college football in a long time, Deshaun Watson will only continue to fill up the stat sheet. Even if he could not run, Watson would be a fantastic pocket passer. With a strong arm and fantastic touch on his passes, Watson can make plays with his arm all over the field.

On top of that, he is arguably the best rushing quarterback in all of college football. Watson has crazy natural speed and athleticism that allows him to pick up large chunks of yards with his legs. Whether it is a designed play or a broken-down one where he makes something out of nothing, Watson is a dangerous runner with the ball in his hands.

Last year, Watson completed nearly 68 percent of his passes for 4,109 yards and 35 touchdown passes. On top of that, he rushed for 1,105 yards and 12 touchdowns on 207 carries. He is the first player in NCAA history to throw for over 4,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 in a single season. Unless he suffers an injury, those numbers are only going to get better this season.

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