Deshaun Watson was drafted No. 12 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Deshaun Watson Clemson Draft
Deshaun Watson was drafted No. 12 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 589th at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Deshaun Watson came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 221 lbs
- Hometown
- Gainesville, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 28 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 589th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5290% of career value
- Final season
- 20247 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Deshaun Watson.
Texas Tech · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 4× Pro Bowl
Temple · 2× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Clemson in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Deshaun Watson in the 2017 NFL Draft
Deshaun Watson is a Quarterback out of Clemson selected No. 12 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Deshaun Watson drafted?
Deshaun Watson was selected No. 12 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/deshaun-watson.
What college did Deshaun Watson play for?
Deshaun Watson played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Deshaun Watson's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/deshaun-watson.