J. J. Watt
Justin James Watt (born March 22, 1989) is an American former football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans. He played college football at Central Michigan and Wisconsin and was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft.
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 22, 1989 Pewaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 288 lb (131 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Pewaukee | ||||||||||
| College: | Central Michigan (2007) Wisconsin (2008–2010) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11 | ||||||||||
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Considered to be one of the greatest defensive linemen of all time, Watt received the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five seasons. Although primarily a defensive end, he occasionally shifted to defensive tackle. He also took snaps on offense, catching three touchdown passes during the 2014 season. He holds the Texans' franchise records for sacks and forced fumbles. In 2017, Sports Illustrated named Watt its Sportsman of the Year. After retiring in 2023, he joined The NFL Today as a studio analyst. He is the older brother of T. J. Watt and Derek Watt.