Played competitive hockey throughout the U.S. and Canada until the age of 13.
After his freshman season at Central Michigan, gave up his scholarship and took a job at Pizza Hut to earn money to help pay his way as a walk-on at the University of Wisconsin.
While still in college, created a nonprofit organization called the Justin J. Watt Foundation, which benefits elementary and middle schools that lack funding for sports and activities.
Was selected 11th in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.
Participated in a 2013 NFL-USO tour of U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
J.J. Watt
March 22, 1989 (age 35)
Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
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Bio
Played competitive hockey throughout the U.S. and Canada until the age of 13.
After his freshman season at Central Michigan, gave up his scholarship and took a job at Pizza Hut to earn money to help pay his way as a walk-on at the University of Wisconsin.
While still in college, created a nonprofit organization called the Justin J. Watt Foundation, which benefits elementary and middle schools that lack funding for sports and activities.
Was selected 11th in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.
Participated in a 2013 NFL-USO tour of U.S. military bases in the Middle East.