T.J. Watt, LB, Wisconsin. Ranked #38 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Pittsburgh drafted him in Round 1, pick 30.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
80STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | PIT | 9-6 | 43 | 12 | 3 | 86% | †82 |
| '19 | PIT | 8-8 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 86% | ★†83 |
| '20 | PIT | 12-4 | 37 | 23 | 7 | 88% | ★†84 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 112 | 49 | 18 | 87% | 83 | |
| '21 | PIT | 9-7 | 42 | 21 | 7 | 73% | ★†72 |
| '22 | PIT | 9-8 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 83% | †79 |
| '23 | PIT | 10-7 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 82% | ★†79 |
| '24 | PIT | 10-7 | 35 | 19 | 4 | 86% | †82 |
| '25 | PIT | 10-7 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 82% | †79 |
| Career | — | 268 | 126 | 50 | 84% | 80 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'4 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
252 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.13"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
11"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.69 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
37"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
128"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.79 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.13 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
21 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
T.J. Watt leads all LBs from the 2017 draft class in career solo tackles.