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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Deshaun Watson heads to Broadway

By Brad Weiss

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) walks on the field during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Deshaun Watson

QB, Clemson

The New York Jets were an absolute mess in 2016, and wholesale changes may be coming to the organization. However, the head of the franchise is going to stay the same, as the team is bringing back their General Manager and Head Coach for the 2017 season. The No. 1 issue with this team the past season was the play of their quarterback, and the scariest issue with that is there is no-one to take that role in 2017.

While the Jets normally do not make a splash on draft night, the 2017 NFL Draft may be different. Quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Clemson Tigers does not grade out to be such a high pick by many of the draft experts, but teams have reached in the past. The bottom line is the Jets fan base needs a player they can look forward to seeing play every Sunday, and Watson certainly brings that star power to the position.

In 2016, the Jets selected Penn State’s Christian Hackenberg in the second round, and he barely got to dress during the season. The organization may look to avoid a quarterback because of that, but Watson proved on Monday night that he has the guts to make the big play on the biggest stage of them all. He has already declared for next April’s draft, and with a good pro day, may find himself selected in the top-10.

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