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.
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| 2022-01-17 |
Activated from the reserve/injured; designated for return list by the Arizona Cardinals.
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| 2022-01-07 |
Shoulder injury, reserve/injured; designated for return list.
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| 2021-11-06 |
Shoulder injury, reserve/injured.
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| 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 |
Scouting Report
An all-around defensive dominator, he was elite as a sack artist, logged fantastic tackle totals and got his hands up in passing lanes. Freakishly athletic and exposive, he also boasted superb size, intensity and football smarts. He was highly aware and a constant playmaker. Was also a great ambassador for the game. Occasionally, he was too aggressive, leading to unnecessary penalties. His durability was epic and he played through injury like few others.
Long Range Potential: One of the greatest defensive ends in NFL history.
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