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Watson wins National Player of the Year Award

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the winner of the 2016 Chic Harley Award by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio. The award has been presented each year since 1955 to the National Player of the Year through the conference championship weekend.

Watson won the Archie Griffin Award last year from the same organization. It is presented to the top college player through the bowl season. Watson will receive the award at the Touchdown Club of Columbus Awards banquet on Feb. 4, 2017.

The native of Gainesville, Georgia who is a junior in eligibility, but will receive his undergraduate degree on Dec.