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Gainesville High graduate and Heisman finalist Deshaun Watson has always strived for greatness
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Clemson quarterback and Gainesville High graduate Deshaun Watson stands next to a giant rock painted in Watson's honor on Monday.
When Deshaun Watson and Fred Payne had the rare opportunity to sit down for lunch on Monday in Gainesville, Payne made sure to remind his best friend to stay poised and relaxed on this exciting journey, as well as something that has never been too hard to do for the two-time Heisman Trophy finalist. “Just be yourself,” said Payne. Amidst the craziness of Watson’s life, that much is true.
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