SunSep 14

Deshaun Watson

Derrick Deshaun Waston was born on September 14, 1995, in Gainesville, Georgia. He is a famous quarterback in American football and the fastest player in N.F.L. history to get over six 500 passing yards. In 2019, Waston ranked 51st on the N.F.L Top 100 Players of 2019 list. He has had an endorsement deal with brands like Reliant Energy, Nike, Beats By Dre, and Rolex. We will help you celebrate Waston’s special day right here!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Derrick Deshaun Watson

Nickname:

Rook

Birth date:

September 14, 1995

Age:

29

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

6' 2"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$24 million

Derrick's Social Media:

Background

Deshaun Waston is a well-recognized American footballer who is loved by millions nationwide. Waston was born on September 14, 1995, in Gainesville, Georgia, to Deann Waston and Don Richardson. He schooled at Gainesville High School and was on the Red Elephants football team. During high school, he set many state records in football and excelled in his junior year, winning the state championship. Waston led his school to the state semifinals during his sophomore year. All these made him sought after by numerous colleges. Eventually, he chose to commit to Clemson University. In 2014, he ranked in E.S.P.N. 300 Class as a top quarterback.

Waston became a master at his own game and excelled well at it. In 2016, he became the first player to win the ‘Davey O’Brien Award’ and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. All of which he achieved in his junior year at Clemson University. In November 2016, Waston was declared for the N.F.L. Draft and graduated in December with a degree in communications. In the 2017 N.F.L. Draft, the Houston Texans selected Waston, who signed a four-year deal worth $13.84 million plus an $8.21 million signing bonus. In 2019, Waston ranked 51st on the N.F.L. Top 100 Players of 2019 list. In 2017, Nike and Beat By Dre struck an endorsement deal with Waston. In 2020, Texans offered a fifth-year option to Waston. He signed a four-year contract extension(till 2025) of $`177.5 million with $111 million in guarantees, becoming the second most expensive contract in N.F.L. history. In 2021, Waston decided it was time to leave the Texans, but they were not ready to trade him off. So he was ruled out of every game played in 2021. Eventually, Waston was traded on March 18, 2022, to Cleveland Browns and signed a new and entirely guaranteed five-year contract of $230 million, making it one of the most enormous contracts in N.F.L. history.

Waston believes in giving back to his community and in 2017, he donated his first N.F.L. game check costing $27,000 to three employees of the N.R.G. Stadium cafeteria who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. Unfortunately in 2021, there were 22 civil lawsuits filed by different women accusing him of sexual misconduct, which made Nike and Beat By Dre suspend endorsement deals with Waston.

Career timeline

2016
The O'Brien Award Winner

Waston becomes the first N.F.L. player, since Jason White, to win the award in consecutive years.

2017
Waston and the Houston Texans

He is selected 13th overall in the N.F.L. Draft by the Houston Texans.

2020
The Second Most Expensive Contract

Watson signs a four-year contract extension till 2025 of $177.5 million with $111 million in guarantees.

2022
He Joins Cleveland Browns

Watson signs a new and entirely guaranteed five-year contract of $230 million, making it one of the most extensive contracts in N.F.L. history.

Why We Love Deshaun Watson

  1. His mom is his biggest inspiration

    Growing up without a dad, Waston's mother was a full figure in his life. They have a special bond that we envy.

  2. He is a giver

    Having experienced how it feels to not be without a home, he donated his first N.F.L. game check costing $27 000 to three employees of the N.R.G. Stadium cafeteria who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. He has a good heart.

  3. He is a record holder

    Waston holds the record for passing the most touchdowns in a single game at his Alma Mata, Clemson. He also has the history of one of the most extensive contracts in N.F.L. history.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He got numerous endorsement deals

    Waston became a hot cake during the 2021 N.F.L. off-season and brought in about $8 million annually from the deals.

  2. He faced 22 lawsuits

    The lawsuits affected his endorsement deals with Nike, Beats By Dre, and Reliant Energy.

  3. He worked as a clerk

    During his family's challenging times, Waston did clerical work for the office of Judge Andy Fuller.

  4. He loves gummy worms

    Waston has guilty pleasures like us and finds gummy worms as a go-to snack.

  5. His mom overcame tongue cancer

    Waston was in high school when his mom was diagnosed with stage five tongue cancer, but she overcame it.

Deshaun Watson FAQs

Who is Deshaun Waston's wife?

He does not have a wife yet, but he is dating Jilly Anais.

How did N.F.L. react to the sexual assault allegations against Deshaun Watson?

Starting August 18, 2022, Watson was suspended for 11 games, ordered to pay a $5 million fine, and undergo a treatment program put together by behavioral experts.

What is Deshaun Watson's career win-loss record?

Deshaun Watson is 28-26 in his career.

Deshaun Watson’s birthday dates

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