The Cleveland Browns may have their regrets about passing on quarterback Deshaun Watson, but they certainly considered taking him in April’s NFL Draft.
Watson told CBS that Browns coach Hue Jackson had told him to “be ready” on draft day — only for Cleveland to trade down from No. 12 overall, swapping picks with Houston, who ultimately pulled the trigger.
According to CBS telecast, #Browns Hue Jackson texted Deshaun Watson on draft day and told him to be ready
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 15, 2017
Specifically, CBS said Deshaun Watson woke up on draft with a text from Hue Jackson saying to be ready.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 15, 2017
It was #Texans Deshaun Watson who relayed the story about Hue Jackson texting him on draft day and telling him to "be ready''
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 15, 2017
The Browns have discussed how “difficult” it was to pass on Watson, and it’s a decision that looks worse and worse as times goes on. Watson looks like a future star in Houston, while Cleveland’s own rookie quarterback, DeShone Kizer, has already been benched.
