1. Gonzaga: There is a lot to like about this Gonzaga team. There frontcourt depth, their overall balance, and their defense. I understand why everyone is hesitant about this team. They always seem to breeze through the regular season and come up short in March, as if they aren’t battle tested. But they have legit players in Nigel Williams-Goss, Pryzemek Karnowski, Jonathan Williams, shooters in Josh Perkins and Jordan Matthews and Mcdonalds American Zach Collins coming off the bench. They check all the boxes, and even though their track record tells me not too, I believe they are national championship contenders.
2. Villanova: Reigning champions who have a NPOY finalist? Of course they are contenders. Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Kris Jenkins have led the Wildcats to dominance once again. The system for Nova is like a repetitive clog and how they continue to be amazing year in and year out despite a lack of recruiting.
3. Kansas: Kansas has big positives but glaring holes. They have the best backcourt in the country. Frank Mason has been great, but when Devonte Graham plays well for them, the teanm plays well too. Josh Jackson has been terrific, and Landon Lucas has been their glue guy. But the lack of depth for them, especially in the Frontcourt is very concerning and so is their free throw percentage. But because of the ultra talented guards, they have to be looked at as contenders.
4. Arizona: One of those teams that I really like. They have so much Talent. Markkanen, Kobi Simmons, Allonzo Trier, and Rawle Alkins are all Mcdonald’s All Americans and future NBA players. They play offense, defense, and they have future Pros. Contenders.
5. UCLA: You can just watch them and see how gifted they are on offense. But just in case you haven’t seen them, they are number1 in offensive efficiency according to Kenpom and have 6 players average 10+. Lonzo Ball has brought a passing culture to the team and now they move the ball like the warriors. Their defense is sketch but their offense makes them Contenders.

6-10 Coming tomorrow

 

 

 

 

Deshaun Watson

 

Strenghts

The first thing I love about this guy are his intangibles. He is a great leader, he has a great work ethic, and he plays big in big games. The next thing I like about him is his pocket presence. He knows how to move around in the pocket and does it very well. His accuracy in the short and medium areas are pretty good and he has a good arm. He is also very athletic. He is a dangerous dual threat QB who can do it with both his arms and his legs.  He is always poised, he has good footwork, and he has shown the ability of anticipation throws. Overall I believe because of his leadership and work ethic will allow him to improve in all the aspects of his game.

Weakness

I have three huge problems with Deshaun Watson. The first is his deep ball accuracy and consistency in his accuracy. He misses wide open guys down the field by a lot and it is frustrating to watch. He will just miss. And sometimes he can’t throw a rock in the ocean in terms of accuracy on all levels. The second big thing that causes me to be hesitant about this guy is his field vision. He rarely goes to his second and third read he is kind of a one read guy who has not shown an ability as a person who can read defenses and go through his progressions. He tends to lock in on a target and that doesn’t work in the NFL. The third one is decision making. He has thrown 30 interceptions in the last two years, mostly because he forces the ball some times.

Grade: 86

Pro comp: Dak Prescott

Round: 1

 

Deshaun Watson

Height: 6-2. Weight: 205. 

Strength

Plays BIG in BIG games

athletic

Poise

Play Maker

Clutch

great leader

nice arm

ability to extend plays

anticipation throws

Football IQ

Big hands

footwork

Great medium and short accuracy

running back type speed and elusiveness

Weakness

Injury

questionable decision making

Field vision

accuracy isn’t consistent

takes big hits

forces the ball at times

Deep ball accuracy

throws too high at times

system is very college like