A familiar name has become one of the best outside linebackers and pass rushers in the NFL. He played two seasons with the Wisconsin Badgers and was drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with their 1st round, 30th overall pick. Since then, TJ Watt has been making good on that first-round selection, especially with plays like this.
Wisconsin Badgers and NFL Fans React on Social Media
The 28-year-old TJ Watt, younger brother of another Wisconsin Badgers alum, JJ Watt, is making good on a $112 million extension with the Steelers that came right before a season where he’d be named Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. Here’s how social media feels about TJ Watt after the Steelers defeated the Raiders 23-18 and his strong start to the year.
Some brotherly love:
He also loves Steelers fans.
There may also be something to the legend of TJ Watt growing outside of football.
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