Swinney was asked if he was surprised to see so many women making accusations about Watson ... and when it came time to answer, Dabo kept it real.
"Yeah ... I mean, certainly [I was surprised]," Swinney told reporters during a Monday news conference.
"[I was] disappointed to see his name in the news and all that's going on .. but hey, look, I love Deshaun Watson."
Swinney continued to explain why he's supporting Watson throughout the situation.
"He’s like a son to me. That's how I love him. As far as the legal stuff and all that .