J. J. Watt

American football player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1989 · age 37

Justin James Watt is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans.

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2018Time 100Award2017Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the YearAwardWalter Payton Man of the Year AwardAward2012AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year AwardAward1989Born22 March 1989

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Career 4

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Arizona Cardinals2021-2022

Houston Texans2011-2020

Wisconsin Badgers football2008-2010

Central Michigan Chippewas football2007

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Watt on the sidelines at Camp Randall Stadium in 2010

Watt during his sophomore season in 2012, when he won NFL Defensive Player of the Year

Watt during the 2014 Pro Bowl

Watt during 2014 Pro Bowl coin toss

Watt's uniform worn with the Houston Texans (right) and his brother's (T. J. Watt) Pittsburgh Steelers uniform (left), both exhibited at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Watt (right) with Davin Joseph (second from left) and two U.S. soldiers recovering at Regional Command South in March 2013

Awards

Time 1002018

Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year2017

Walter Payton Man of the Year Award2017

AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award2012

About this person

He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas and Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Country

United States