Watson's PFF grade peaked at 92.4 before post-trade slide

His three post-trade marks all stayed below 70.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

Deshaun Watson year by year offensive grades 2017 68.1 2018 80.9 2019 82.7 2020 92.4 2021 N Via @PFF on X

What happened: The series rose from 68.1 in 2017 to 80.9 in 2018 and 82.7 in 2019. PFF lists no grade for 2021 or 2025.

Why it matters: The downturn separates Deshaun Watson's early-career peak from his post-trade form. His 2026 performance will test whether that decline continues.

By the numbers: Watson averaged 81.0 across four pre-trade graded seasons and 61.7 across three post-trade seasons, a 19.3-point gap. His grade fell 37.7 points from 92.4 in 2020 to 54.7 in 2022.

What to watch: The 2026 full-season grade will show whether Watson clears 70 for the first time since 2020.

Sources

@PFF 2026-08-24T14:12:42.363631+00:00

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