Quick Info
| Profession | American football outside linebacker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about TJ Watt
22/10/2026
Watt was added to the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report on Thursday with a calf issue, after being limited in practice ahead of the team's Week 7 game. The Steelers were preparing to travel to Paris for their matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Mike McCarthy said he did not believe the injury would keep Watt from playing.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Trent Jordan Watt |
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| Summary | Professional American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League, wearing number 90. Selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. |
| Career Honours | NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2021); eight-time Pro Bowl selection; multiple First-team and Second-team All-Pro selections |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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| Weight | 252 lb (114 kg) |
| Position | Outside linebacker |
| Jersey Number | 90 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Badgers), 2013-2016 |
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| High School | Pewaukee High School |
| Major | Retailing and consumer behavior |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Dani Watt |
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Family
| Parents | John Watt and Connie Watt |
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Career
| Draft | 2017 NFL Draft, first round, 30th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers |
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| Team | Pittsburgh Steelers (2017-present) |
| Career Highlights | Became the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL after a contract extension in September 2021; reached 100 career sacks by 2024; named Steelers Team MVP in 2019, 2020 and 2025 |
| Pro Bowls | 8 |
| Defensive Player of the Year | 2021 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Did not finish his senior season at Wisconsin before entering the 2017 NFL Draft. | |
| 2. His brother J.J. Watt is also a former NFL player and later became a broadcaster. | |
| 3. Led the NFL in sacks in 2020 and was named Team MVP in consecutive seasons. |
