5 Most Interesting Facts About J.J. Watt

After a disappointing 2020 season in Houston, J.J. Watt departing Texas is now a cherry on top to a timultuous run ever since blowing a 24-point lead to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Rd after the 2019 season. Watt will leave Houston as a legend both on and off the field. His dominant performance throughout the 2010s will put him amongst the GOAT defensive ends in the history of the game. Whichever team he goes to will get an amazing vet that is still playing at an elite level.

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Here are the 5 most interesting facts about J.J. Watt:

The GOAT Texan

Watt’s career with HOU: 10 seasons (128 GP), 8x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowl, 3x DPOY
He holds the Houston Texans franchise records for all-time SKs (101), TFL (172), and QB Hits (281)

HOU Stock Price: $5.00 (via FANDEX)

Amongst the Greats

J.J. Watt is already one of the best defensive players of all time, and arguably on the Mount Rushmore of DEs.

NFL players to win 3+ DPOY Awards in NFL history: Aaron Donald, Lawrence Taylor, J.J. Watt
Fewest GP to reach 100 career SK in NFL history: Reggie White (96), DeMarcus Ware (113), Bruce Smith (115), JJ Watt (120)

2010s #1 Defender

J.J. Watt owned the 2010s, consistently being a dominant force when healthy.

Most pressures in a season since 2010: ‘14 Watt (119), ’18 Donald (106), ’20 Donald (98), ’10 Hali (97), ’16 Mack (96)
Most pressures since 2011: Von Miller (640), Cam Jordan (623), J.J. Watt (610)
2nd most SKs (101) in the NFL since being drafted in 2011, trailing only Von Miller (106)

Pressure on Pressure

J.J. Watt constantly feasted on opposing QBs throughout his career.

Watt is the only player in NFL history to record multiple seasons of 20+ SKs (2012 – 20.5 SKs & 2014 – 20.5 SKs)
Most QBH through 11 GP since ’06: ’15 J.J. Watt (42), ’13 J.J. Watt (35), ’20 T.J. Watt (33), ’14 J.J. Watt (30), ’12 J.J. Watt (29)