J.J. WATT
DE
Ht/Wt 6’5’’, 288 lbs
Experience 12 years
Debut Sep 11, 2011
Born Mar 22, 1989 (35 yrs) Waukesha, Wisconsin
Hometown Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Drafted Drafted by Houston in 2011 (1/11).
College Wisconsin
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2022-12-27 Announced his retirement at the end of the season.
2022-01-17 Activated from the reserve/injured; designated for return list by the Arizona Cardinals.
2022-01-07 Shoulder injury, reserve/injured; designated for return list.
2021-11-06 Shoulder injury, reserve/injured.
2021-11-05 Shoulder injury, out.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NFL Bert Bell Trophy by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia - Professional player of the year 2014
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year 2015, 2014, 2012
NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Volunteer and charity work as well as excellence on the field 2017
NFL Pro Bowl MVP Pro Bowl MVP 2014 (Defense MVP)
NFL Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
NCAA Lott Trophy Top defensive IMPACT player of the year 2010