Clemson Football: 4 stats show Trevor Lawrence on pace with Deshaun Watson

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 29: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers, head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers, and ESPN analyst Maria Taylor embrace at midfield as the crowd sings Clemson's alma mater after the Tigers' victory over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the football game at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

2. Passer Efficiency

Here’s a stat that many don’t understand.

Passer Efficiency measures the performance of quarterbacks, calculating the passer’s number of attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns and interceptions.

Through five games in 2016, Deshaun Watson had a passer rating of 138.98. Trevor Lawrence currently has a passer rating of 143.7.

Though Lawrence has certainly struggled, it’s clear that he’s still getting the job done in some regards or these stats wouldn’t be adding up the way they are.

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