Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson burst onto the scene in 2017 as one of the most promising young players in the NFL. Unfortunately, his rookie campaign was cut short due to a season-ending ACL tear suffered during practice in November.

However, Watson feels it may not have been the sole cause of the injury. During an appearance on PFT Live , he said the root of the injury may have actually occurred a few days before against the Seattle Seahawks:

“It just didn’t really click because I tore my left one before and when I tore that one I knew right when I did it,” Watson said. “With my right one, I didn’t know at all. I kinda went back and watched the Seattle game again and I seen the hit that I got rolled up on. And I kinda had a feeling [that loosened it up].”

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Watson tore his left ACL during his freshman year at Clemson. However, it seems that one felt much more different than the tear in his right knee that occurred this time around after making a routine move in practice.

That said, the hit Watson sustained from defensive end Frank Clark may have done more damage than what was originally projected. It is unfortunate that it happened in the same game where he had perhaps his most notable performance of the season, completing 19 passes for 402 yards and four touchdowns.

There is no doubt that the rookie phenom has effectively put an end to the Texans' frustrating search for a franchise quarterback, and he should be ready to go for the 2018 season.