T.
J. Watt.
T.
J. Watt.
Wisconsin· 6'4"· 252 lb· 4.69s 40
3-4 two-gap fronts that utilize outside linebackers in pass rush scenarios while maintaining gap integrity.
Initially a rotational pass rusher who develops into a Pro Bowl-caliber, impact edge defender with elite sack production.
A passive 4-3 Cover-2 scheme where his pass-rushing instincts and disruptive playmaking are underutilized.
Watt's size, explosive athleticism, and relentless motor are perfectly suited for a scheme that prioritizes edge pressure and leverages his playmaking ability.
Selected #30 overall in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft by Pittsburgh Steelers out of Wisconsin.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.69sp50
- Vertical
- 37inp50
- Broad jump
- 128inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.79sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.13sp50
- Bench
- 21repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wisconsin | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | Wisconsin | 14 | 63 | 11.5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Career | — | 27 | 71 | 11.5 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
T. J. Watt has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is a multi-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro outside linebacker, winning Defensive Player of the Year and consistently ranking among the league leaders in sacks and forced fumbles.