J.J. Watt’s Bio, Wiki and Facts

J.J. Watt is an American football player who goes by the moniker Justin James Watt. He is a defensive end who also serves as a defensive tackle on occasion. He is presently a member of the National Football League’s Houston Texans (NFL). In the 2011 NFL Draft, the Texans selected him 11th overall. Prior to his professional career, he attended the University of Wisconsin and played collegiate football.

On his official Instagram account, @jjwatt, he has over 4.3 million followers.

What is The net worth of J.J Watt ?

His sources put his net worth at $70 million by 2023. Justin James Watt is paid an annual salary of almost $16 million.

He has a total of five acting credits to date. He received a salary from the Houston Texans franchise of about $15.5 million. In addition to this, he has also supported other companies, including Reebok, Gatorade, Ford, Verizon, and others.

He also has a four-bedroom house with a 35-acre lot in Waukesha County that he paid $800,000 for.

JJ Watt, one of the best defensive players in NFL history, announced his retirement from the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday.

J.J Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, stated he played his “final ever” home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday.

“On Twitter, my heart is filled with nothing but love and thanks,” Watt tweeted. “It’s been both an honor and a pleasure.”

The Cardinals’ final two games of the season are on the road, with games against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and the San Francisco 49ers on January 8.

JJ Watt, one of the best defensive players in NFL history, announced his retirement from the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday.

Watt, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, stated he played his “final ever” home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday.

“On Twitter, my heart is filled with nothing but love and thanks,” Watt tweeted. “It’s been both an honor and a pleasure.”

The Cardinals’ final two games of the season are on the road, with games against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and the San Francisco 49ers on January 8.

What is J.J Watt Famous For?

• Named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2017.

Where was J.J Watt Born? Nationality, Ethnicity, Family

On March 22, 1989, J.J. Watt was born. Justin James Watt is his given name. J.J. Watt was born in the United States, in the city of Waukesha. He is a citizen of the United States of America. He was born to John Watt, a father, and Connie Watt, a mother. Derek Watt and T.J. Watt are his younger siblings.

At the age of four, he began playing ice hockey. played hockey until he was thirteen years old. He stopped playing hockey due to financial constraints. He, too, began playing football at a young age. During his fifth grade year, he developed a fascination for football.

Pewaukee High School was his alma mater. J.J. Watt was a standout in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field at Pewaukee. During his final year of high school, he was named to the first team All-State shot put squad. With a throw of 59 feet, 11.5 inches, he broke a school record and won the state title in the 2007 WIAA Division II Championship. During his senior year of high school, he was named Player of the Year by the Woodland Conference, as well as first-team All-State, All-County, All-Area, and All-Conference honors.

What are  J.J Watt College Football Statistics?

He signed a scholarship to play collegiate football at Central Michigan University after graduating from high school. At the University, he was a tight end.

He had 77 receiving yards and eight receptions in 14 games at Central Michigan.

J.J. Watt decided to transfer to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and forego his scholarship. He sat out the 2008 season as a redshirt. At Wisconsin, he was a defensive end.

He has 32 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, four and a half sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, and five passes defended in 13 games in 2009.

He has 42 solo tackles, 20 assisted tackles, 21 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one interception for 15 yards, nine passes defended, and four forced fumbles in 13 games during the 2010 season. In tackles for loss, quarterback hurries, blocked kicks, and forced fumbles, he led the team.

He was chosen second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated, first-team All-Big Ten by All-Big Ten, and Academic All-Big Ten by Academic All-Big Ten in 2010.

He skipped his senior year to enter the NFL Draft in 2011.

What are J.J. Watt College Achievements?

• Lott Trophy (2010)
• Big Ten Champion (2010)
• First-team All-American, PFW (2010)
• First-team All-Big Ten (2010)
• 3× Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (2009–2010)
• Wisconsin Team Co-MVP (2010)

Which NFL Team Drafted J.J Watt ?

Watt was taken 11th overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. On July 31, 2011, he signed a four-year contract with the Texans worth $11.24 million.

He debuted in the NFL against the Indianapolis Colts. He had 48 solo tackles, 8 assisted stops, and 5.5 sacks in his debut season. Watt’s rookie season helped the Texans reach the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

J.J. Watt has 69 solo tackles, 12 assisted stops, 20.5 sacks, 16 passes defended, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries during the 2012 season.

He has 65 solo tackles, 15 assisted stops, 7 passes defended, 10.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries during the 2013 season.

J.J. Watt got a six-year contract extension with the Texans worth $30.9 million ahead of the 2014 season. He became the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback with the latest contract extension, based on average yearly compensation.

He has 59 solo tackles, 19 assisted stops, 10 passes defended, 20.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 5 fumble recoveries during the 2014 season.

Despite injuries throughout the 2015 season, he started all 16 games. He had 76 tackles, 17.5 sacks, 8 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery in his career.

Back surgery of NFL Player J.J Watt

Prior to the 2016 season, he underwent back surgery. After undergoing back surgery for the second time in September 2016, he was officially ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Due to a back ailment in 2016, he only played three games in the regular season, and he only played five games in the 2017 season due to a leg injury.

He had 61 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles, 16.0 sacks, 4 passing defenses, and 7 forced fumbles in 2018.

Due to an injury suffered in Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders, his 2019 season has been hampered. In December of this year, he returned to duty.

 NFL Achievements

• 5× Pro Bowl selection (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018)
• 5× First-team All-Pro selection (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018)
• 3× Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015)
• 3× Pro Football Writers Association NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015)
• Sporting News Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015)
• 3× Pro Football Focus Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014)
• 3× Pro Football Focus Best Player of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014)
• 4× Kansas City Committee of 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015, 2018)
• 2× NFL sacks leader (2012, 2015)
• AP NFL MVP runner-up (2014)
• Bert Bell Award (2014)
• Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2017)
• Pro Bowl Defensive MVP (2014)
• Ranked No. 5 in the Top 100 Players of 2013
• Ranked No. 12 in the Top 100 Players of 2014
• Ranked No. 1 in the Top 100 Players of 2015
• Ranked No. 3 in the Top 100 Players of 2016
• Ranked No. 35 in the Top 100 Players of 2017
• Ranked No. 84 in the Top 100 Players of 2018
• The first player with multiple 20-sack seasons (2012, 2014)
• 4× PFWA All-NFL Team (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
• 6× AFC Defensive Player of the Month (Sep. 2012, Dec. 2012, Sep. 2014, Dec. 2014, Nov. 2015, Sep. 2018)

Houston Texans franchise records?

• Most career sacks (96.0)
• Most career forced (22) and recovered fumbles (12)

Who Is J.J Watt married to? Wife, Affairs and Childrens

J.J. Watt is dating Kealia Ohai, a professional soccer player. In 2016, the couple began dating. In the year 2019, they got engaged.

How tall is J.J. Watt? Height, Weight and Body Measurements

J.J. Watt is 1.96 meters tall, or 6 feet and 5 inches tall. He weighs 288 pounds, or 131 kilograms. He has a muscular physique.

NFL Awards and Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of J.J. Watt’s career:

• Drafted by the Houston Texans (2011)
• Bert Bell Award (2014)

What are the most famous Quotes from J.J. Watt ?

“Success isn’t owned – it’s leased. And the rent is due every day. Every single day, someone’s coming for your job. Someone’s coming for your greatness. If you’re the greatest, someone wants to be the greatest, and so if you’re not constantly improving your game, somebody else is.” – J.J Watt

“If you do the bare minimum, expect bare minimum results. You want to be great, work to be great. Nothing just happens” – J.J Watt

“Right now, I am a football player and I will sacrifice whatever is necessary to be the best.” – J.J Watt

“Some people chase money and some chase greatness – and that’s what I’m trying to do.” – J.J Watt

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is J.J Watt worth?

Watt’s net worth is estimated to be $70 Million.

How old is J.J Watt?

He was born on March 22, 1989, and is currently 34 years old.

How tall is J.J Watt?

His height is 1.96 m, which is equal to 6 ft 5 in.