INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Defensive lineman Shaq Lawson of Clemson participates in a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Shaq Lawson makes a not-so-bold prediction about 2016's Heisman race

I wouldn't be surprised if he was right.

Deshaun Watson had a pretty great year in 2015 and he's poised to have a similar or even better season in 2016. He's getting a lot love from a former teammate who is at the combine trying to help his own NFL stock. Defensive lineman Shaq Lawson thinks that Watson should get a lot more Heisman hype this coming season and the QB should be at the top of everyone's list.

There's a ton of talent returning to the college ranks (like Leonard Fournette) and there are certainly some guys who can break out for their teams that we've never heard of yet. But Watson has to be one of the favorites to win the coveted award this year.

 

[h/t CollegeSpun]