Though he said it with a grin, Deshaun Watson meant every bit of it.
Earlier in fall camp, Watson was asked if he would hurdle a defender again to get into the end zone like he did in last year’s NC State game, especially given the fact he is coming off knee surgery. Without hesitation he smiled and pretty much said he will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
“I think we will all have that momentary holding of our breath, but at the end of the day that is what makes him special,” Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said.