Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~161 Overall

CURRENT ADP: ~165

ANALYSIS: It makes sense why Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is going as low as he is in drafts. He has only played a combined 12 games since the 2020 season while failing to prove himself on the field over the past few years. As a result, Watson currently has an ADP of QB22 this summer. 

However, that seems too low for a quarterback who can put together a top-12 fantasy finish in 2024, if everything goes right. Of course, Watson only played in six games last year after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery after Week 10. The veteran, however, was a better fantasy option than most people remember when he was on the field. 

In the five full games he started and finished, Watson averaged 18.3 fantasy points. In two of those contests, the 28-year-old scored above 21 points. Now, the Browns quarterback didn't play in all 17 games, but if he did, his 18.3 average would have helped him finish as the QB6 in total points (311.1).

"I’ll tell you this right now. I’ve seen glimpses, I’ve seen flashes of absolute greatness."

"Patty Mahomes is a once-in-a-lifetime guy. I mean, he’s insane. ... I believe that Deshaun has that. I truly do."

Here's Wyatt Teller on #Browns QB Deshaun Watson: pic.twitter.com/bV4ELllGmt

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) July 15, 2024

While it would be hard to imagine him finishing that high in 2024, he does have the potential to finish inside the top 12 in 2024. He was on pace for over 400 rush yards last season, which gives Watson a higher ceiling and floor than most quarterbacks.

#Browns Deshaun Watson deep to WR Jerry Jeudy pic.twitter.com/y96rbEN5hh

— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) August 4, 2024

On top of that, the Browns added Jerry Jeudy (via trade) to an already solid pass-catching group that consists of Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore, and David Njoku. 

That makes Watson a sleeper option in fantasy drafts this season, especially at his QB22 price tag.

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