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QB Cleveland Browns #4

Deshaun Watson Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
31
Height / weight
6'3", 223 lb
Experience
10th season

2026 Season

PPR PPG
17.2
Pos rank
QB1
Rostered
16%

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Deshaun Watson Bio

Deshaun Watson is a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, where he wears No. 4. Born September 14, 1995, in Gainesville, GA, he attended Gainesville and played college football at Clemson.

The Houston Texans selected Watson in round 1, pick 12, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Cleveland Browns on April 20, 2016. He was traded to the Houston Texans on April 27, 2017. He was traded to the Cleveland Browns on March 18, 2022. Since then, Watson joined the Cleveland Browns in 2022.

In 77 regular-season games since 2017, he has thrown for 18,759 yards and 129 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Texans2017–2021 Houston Texans
14,539yds, 104 TD, 36 INT · 54 games
Best: 368.3 pts (2020)
Browns2022–now Cleveland Browns
4,220yds, 25 TD, 14 INT · 23 games
Best: 68.9 pts (2026)
Regular-season passing stats with each team. 2026 through Week 4.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Cleveland Browns Current team2022–present

    Acquired in a trade with the Houston Texans on March 18, 2022. He was the starter, with 23 starts in 23 games.

  2. Houston Texans2017–2021

    Selected in round 1, pick 12, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 53 starts in 54 games.

  3. College: Clemson

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Transactions

  1. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns.
  2. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns.
  3. SuspendedSuspended by the NFL.
  4. TradedTraded by the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns for DT Jordan Davis, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2023 third-round pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2022 fourth-round pick (conditional).
  5. ContractAgreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.
  6. ContractAgreed to a four-year contract extension with $111 million guaranteed with the Houston Texans.
  7. ContractThe Houston Texans exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract for the 2021 season.
  8. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Houston Texans.
  9. SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Houston Texans.
  10. TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Houston Texans for FS Jabrill Peppers and CB Denzel Ward.
  11. DraftedSelected by the Houston Texans in round 1, pick 12.
  12. TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Cleveland Browns for QB Carson Wentz and WR Jehu Chesson.

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About Deshaun Watson: Bio FAQ

How old is Deshaun Watson?

Deshaun Watson is 31 years old. He was born on September 14, 1995. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.

How tall is Deshaun Watson?

Deshaun Watson is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 223 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

How much does Deshaun Watson weigh?

Deshaun Watson weighs 223 pounds, his listed weight on the Cleveland Browns roster. He is listed at 6'3".

What number does Deshaun Watson wear?

Deshaun Watson wears number 4 for the Cleveland Browns. He plays quarterback.

What position does Deshaun Watson play?

Deshaun Watson plays quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, wearing number 4. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.

What team does Deshaun Watson play for?

Deshaun Watson plays for the Cleveland Browns as a quarterback. He has been with the Browns since 2022.

Where did Deshaun Watson go to college?

Deshaun Watson played college football at Clemson, after attending Gainesville (GA).

Where is Deshaun Watson from?

Deshaun Watson went to high school in Georgia, at Gainesville, before playing college football at Clemson.

When is Deshaun Watson's birthday?

Deshaun Watson's birthday is September 14. He was born on September 14, 1995 and is 31 years old.

How long has Deshaun Watson been in the NFL?

2026 is Deshaun Watson's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017. View his career statistics.

What teams has Deshaun Watson played for?

Deshaun Watson has played for the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.

What year did Deshaun Watson enter the NFL?

Deshaun Watson entered the NFL in 2017. 2026 is his 10th season.