About J.J. WattJustin James (J.J.) Watt was born on March 22, 1989, in Waukesha, Wisconsin to parents Connie and John Watt. Watt's brothers, Derek and T.J. (Trent Jordan), are both students and football players at the University of Wisconsin. Watt forwent finishing his senior year at University of Wisconsin to enter the draft. Watt was drafted by the Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Watt has received numerous awards and accolades, having won the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award twice in his first four seasons. Watt is primarily a defensive end, but occasionally shifts to defensive tackle in certain situations. He has also taken snaps on offense as a tight end, catching three touchdown passes during the 2014 season. Also in 2014, Watt became the first player in NFL history to record two 20+ sack seasons in a career. He also currently holds the Texans franchise records for both sacks and forced fumbles.
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J.J. Watt Foundation
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Watt is the president and founder of the Justin J. Watt Foundation, a charity organization that provides after-school opportunities for children in various communities, in order for them to get involved in athletics in a safe environment. Watt’s mother, Connie, is the vice president of the organization. Watt and the JJ Watt Foundation host a Charity Classic, Run/Walk, Golf Outing, and Tailgate annually. The Justin J Watt Foundation is a 501c(3) organization looking to reach out to middle schools in Wisconsin and Texas, as well as deserving schools in any other state that have insufficient funding for after-school athletic programs, or that have no after-school athletics whatsoever. The foundation believes participation in athletic programs provide children the opportunity to expand their horizons and learn valuable life lessons that will serve them well beyond their years on the playing field.
If you would like to support the J.J. Watt Foundation or if your school is in need of assistance for your athletic program, please go to the link here http://jjwfoundation.org for more information. |