JJ Watt: PICS

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February 15, 2020 1:03PM EST

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J.J. Watt – Football Star

J.J. Watt – Football Star — J.J. Watt poses in his Houston Texans jersey in May 2017.

J.J. Watt (born Justin James Watt), 30, is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He has remained with the team over the past decade and has won many honors in the process including being Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 2017.

He played college football at the University of Wisconsin before being drafted into the NFL in 2011 where he started all 16 games. JJ finished his rookie year with 48 solo tackles, eight assisted tackles, and 5.5 sacks while helping The Texans qualify for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Other honors that JJ has achieved during his illustrious football career include being a 5-time Pro Bowl player, 3 time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and won the Walter Payton Man Of The Year award in 2017.

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J.J. Watt & Kealia Ohai

J.J. Watt & Kealia Ohai — J.J. Watt holds hands with fiancee Kealia Ohai in NYC. They were seen going to an after-party after his ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting gig.

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J.J. Watt All Smiles

J.J. Watt All Smiles — J.J. Watt looking mighty handsome during football practice. He’s played for the Houston Texans ever since 2011.

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J.J. Watt On The Sidelines

J.J. Watt On The Sidelines — Houston Texans’ defensive end JJ Watt watches the action from the sideline. This took place during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

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J.J. Watt at the CMT Music Awards

J.J. Watt at the CMT Music Awards — JJ Watt is all smiles at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. He cut a handsome figure in a black suit over a blue button down.

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J.J. Watt Named Sports Illustrated Sportsman Of The Year

J.J. Watt Named Sports Illustrated Sportsman Of The Year — J.J. Watt & Kealia Ohai. stop for an interview on the red carpet during the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year awards ceremony in New York. Watt raised more than $37 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

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