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Deshaun Watson
QB

Deshaun Watson

CLE#431 yrs6'3"223 lbsClemson9 yr expDraft: 2017 Rd 1 Pick 12DOB: Sep 14, 1995

Overall

#200

QB

#36

SUPERFLEX VALUE

1,152

-78

1QB VALUE

615

Rank #234

Tier 32Trade Freq 0.8%SF Premium +537

DYNASTY OUTLOOK

Deshaun Watson enters his age-31 season as Cleveland’s presumed starter, but his dynasty market has cratered—now valued as QB36 behind both aging veterans and incoming rookies. Watson’s last two seasons have been marred by injuries (missed 11 games in 2023) and poor efficiency (59.8% comp, 6.5 YPA, 14:9 TD:INT over 12 games since joining CLE), raising serious concerns about a return to his pre-2021 form. While his rushing upside and past fantasy ceiling (three consecutive QB5 finishes, 2018-2020) offer hope, he’s now a risky asset with significant downside tied to contract, health, and uncertain long-term job security. At current value, Watson is a hold in superflex leagues for managers needing a QB3/4, but not a recommended buy unless as a speculative depth play. Sellers should expect only late 2nds or equivalent in return.

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VALUE PROJECTIONS

1 Year3 Year5 Year
1 Year1,200Minimal value recovery expected unless Watson performs at a top-20 QB level and stays healthy.
3 Year900With age and recent decline, he projects as a low-end starter or backup by 2027.
5 Year400Unlikely to hold dynasty relevance at age 36 without a dramatic resurgence.

VALUE BY SCORING FORMAT

FormatSuperflex1QB
PPR1,152615
Half PPR1,152—
Standard1,139—

MARKET ACTIVITY

High Trade Activity: 0.8% of leagues

Deshaun Watson is being actively traded in 0.8% of dynasty leagues — higher than average.

REAL TRADES (215 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deshaun Watson's dynasty trade value?

Deshaun Watson has a Superflex dynasty value of 1,152 (overall #200, QB #36), based on FantasyCalc consensus data from 150,000+ real dynasty leagues, updated daily.

Is Deshaun Watson a good dynasty asset right now?

Deshaun Watson is a Tier 32 dynasty QB at age 31 on CLE. Whether to buy, hold, or sell depends on your contention window — the value trends and real trades on this page show how the market is treating him.

What should I expect in return when trading Deshaun Watson?

Players with similar dynasty value include Carson Beck, Shedeur Sanders, Carson Wentz. Use the free trade calculator to test exact packages against live market values.

How is Deshaun Watson's dynasty value calculated?

Values come from FantasyCalc's consensus of real dynasty trades and markets across 150,000+ Sleeper leagues, refreshed daily — it reflects what managers actually pay, not one analyst's opinion.