Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson has done a relatively splendid job adjusting to the National Football League. Not too shabby when you consider the fact the Texans didn't name him the starting QB to start the season.
Deshaun Watson is now dominating something other than the gridiron. Through six weeks of the National Football League season, he is leading all rookies in uniforms sold, per NFLShop.com.
For what it is worth, No. 2 belongs to Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, followed by Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, Jets safety Jamal Adams, Steelers running back James Conner, and Browns safety Jabrill Peppers.
Is it just me, or is the idea that a linebacker for the Steelers having the second most sold is a bit of a #TwoAmericas type of thing?
Worth mentioning that the number one overall pick from the NFL's last rookie draft, Myles Garrett, is not yet on the list. The Cleveland Browns rookie did miss the first few games of the season, which likely plays a part in that, but after a few stellar weeks back on the field, he could see a rise in his uniforms sold.
The Texans next play a week from today against the Seattle Seahawks. It will likely be Watson's toughest test yet as a starting signal-caller in the NFL.
Here is to hoping all the rookies, uniform sales hot or not, do well for the rest of the season and have lengthy careers making money committing acts of violence on blades of grass.
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