“Deshaun Watson is like a son to me.”: Clemson University HC Dabo Swinney responds to former Clemson QB Deshaun Watson’s sexual harassment allegation.

Deshaun Watson NFL : 13 lawsuits and counting have been filed against Deshaun Watson alleging sexual misconduct and assault over the past week. No one was more surprised by this than his former collegiate HC Dabo Swinney.

Deshaun Watson had an illustrious 3 years as a member of the Clemson Tigers. Under HC Dabo Swinney, he helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back national championship games. And in 2016, he cemented his place as one of Clemson’s all-time greats after winning the Championship game for the tigers after more than 3 decades.

In the past week, Deshaun Watson came under tremendous fire after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. Lawyer Tony Buzbee was the first to represent the women that claim to have been assaulted by Watson. He revealed that he plans to submit evidence and affidavits to the Houston Police and has requested that a grand jury be assembled to go through the evidence.

Lawsuits against Deshaun Watson are now at 14, with 24 total accusers. https://t.co/KWGFUlksxC

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 23, 2021

Tony Buzbee, attorney for a dozen women accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct, says in a press conference he has been contacted by Houston police and intends to put together a packet for them, as well as cooperating with an NFL review under the personal conduct policy.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2021

Dabo Swinney responded to the allegations against Deshaun Watson.

“I love Deshaun Watson,” Swinney said. “He’s like a son to me. That’s how I love him. As far as the legal stuff, that will take its course. Certainly can’t speculate or comment on any of that stuff, but all I can tell you is I’ve known Deshaun since the 9th grade and he’s been nothing but exemplary in every area.

“In three years that he was here, I think I had a chance to yell at him one time. He was five minutes late for a team meeting he overslept for one time. That’s the Deshaun I know. I can only base my thoughts on my experiences with him, which have been wonderful. Again, I love him like a son, and we’ll just have to see where things go.”

WATCH: Dabo Swinney’s full response when asked for his reaction to the Deshaun Watson allegations.

“I love Deshaun Watson, he’s like a son to me. As far as all the legal stuff and all that, that’ll all take its course.” pic.twitter.com/4vV0afOefX

— Cam Gaskins (@CamGaskinsTV) March 22, 2021

Dabo Swinney believes the allegations seem out of character for the person he knew Watson to be during his time at Clemson. Watson has denied all allegations and has said he looks forward to clearing his name. More news to come as the story develops.

 

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