NFL defensive end Justin James “J. J.” Watt competes in football professionally for the Arizona Cardinals. He weighs 131 kg and stands 1.96 m tall. He participated in football for Pewaukee High School in high school. During his senior year, he was chosen for the first teams at tight end and defensive end on the All-State, All-County, All-Area, and Conference teams, earning the Woodland Conference Player of the Year honor.
At Central Michigan University, he participated in one season of collegiate football with the Central Michigan Chippewas. In 14 games at Central Michigan, he had 8 receptions and 77 receiving yards. He began his studies in 2008 and joined the Wisconsin Badgers football team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
He received Wisconsin’s Scout Team Player of the Year honors at the University of Wisconsin, where he redshirted the 2008 campaign. He was a defensive end who participated in 13 games in 2009 and was given the Ronnie Lott Trophy in 2010. In the 2011 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Houston Texans with the 11th overall pick. On July 31, 2011, the Texans agreed to terms with Watt for a four-year deal.
One of the strongest defensive seasons in NFL history was his in 2012, according to statistics. He had 16 passes defended at the conclusion of the season, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 69 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, 20.5 sacks, and 12 total tackles. With $23 million guaranteed, Watt and the Arizona Cardinals agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract on March 1, 2021.
What Is J.J. Watt Position?
J.J. Watt plays professional football as defensive end.