Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after the win over Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Deshaun Watson’s old high school tweets go viral after win

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 1/10/17

Back on Feb. 4, 2012, Deshaun Watson was a high school sophomore and sent a tweet that would later prove prescient two times over.

Three days after he committed to Clemson, Watson sent a tweet talking about how he would play if he ever got a chance to be in a national championship game:

If I get a chance to play in a national championship game, Imma go ham.
— Deshaun Watson (@DeshaunWatson4) February 5, 2012

A year later, he talked again about playing in a title game:

Me. In a National Championship Game. I'm just waiting on that moment.
— Deshaun Watson (@DeshaunWatson4) January 8, 2013

And guess what? The former No. 1 quarterback recruit took Clemson to two National Championship Games, and he finally won one on Monday night.

Watson was 36 of 56 for 420 yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 43 rushing yards and a rushing score in the 35-31 win over Alabama. In the 40-35 loss last season, he went 30 of 47 for 405 yards, 4 touchdowns, an interception, and 73 rushing yards. He lived up to his promise by going "HAM" both times. This time around, he leaves with a championship.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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