Clemson's Watson won't change playing style with NFL looming

There's a very good chance Deshaun Watson will be the first overall pick in next year's NFL draft - as long as he doesn't suffer a major injury between now and then.

The Clemson quarterback isn't worried about that, though, and won't be changing the way he plays the game with a big contract on the horizon.

"I'm still going to be the Deshaun Watson I was before all that," Watson told David M. Hale of ESPN. "I'm not focused on it. If a franchise wants me, they'll take me. But I'm trying to win a national championship here."

Offensive coordinator Jeff Scott also won't be influenced when it comes to play calling.

"Running the quarterback is always going to be a part of, offensively, our game plan," Scott said. "Deshaun has no concerns or worry at all when we call his number to run the ball, but it's obviously something we're conscious about."

Watson will certainly be taking some precautions, though. The junior tore his ACL in 2014, so he recently took out an insurance policy in case something like that were to happen again.

The Tigers figure to be in the mix for the national title in 2016 after an undefeated regular season last year, but the window could be closing quickly.

Watson appears to be intent on turning pro if he gets the chance.

"If I have the opportunity to leave, then I'll leave," Watson said. "But right now my focus is enjoying my college career and being the best player I can for this program."