Cleveland Browns: 2-round, way too early mock draft

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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1, Pick 12: QB Deshaun Watson, Clemson

The trade with the Philadelphia Eagles ends up giving the Browns a franchise quarterback for years to come.

A two-time Heisman finalist, two-time Davey O’Brein award winner and a 2015 All-American, Deshaun Watson has all the achievements in college football that you expect. He is simply great at doing everything.

Watson’s poise in the pocket, pocket awareness and high football IQ are probably some of the things that impress the most when watching his film. Watson has the ability to move defenders with his eyes, and always knows what he needs to do every play to keep the drive alive. Watson’s leadership ability is also something everyone raves about, and that’s important and something you want in a franchise quarterback. Oh, and he can make any throw you want him and can use his legs if need be to keep a drive alive.

Why Watson?

Most Cleveland Browns fans want to go after North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky or Notre Dame quarterback Deshone Kizer. Both quarterbacks have emerged as better prospects in this year’s “horrible” quarterback class, but it seems that both are projects, while Watson is the more well-rounded and more experienced prospect in the draft.

Watson also always seems to shine in the big moments and that’s something that should get Browns fans amped up about the possibility of him coming to Cleveland.

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