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Deshaun Watson named an under-the-radar 2018 NFL MVP candidate

Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 29, 2017 in Seattle, Washington.
By Maghen Moore
May 29, 2018

Bleacher Report named Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson an "under-the-radar NFL MVP candidate."

As for why, Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton noted Watson’s 19 touchdown passes, 1,699 passing yards, and 269 rushing yards with two touchdowns all before an ACL injury ended the former Clemson quarterback’s season.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning also made the under-the-radar candidates list.

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