JJ Watt: Pure Dominance Career Highlights! | NFL Legends

[@nflmatchuphighlights]

Fun fact: JJ Watt had 13 MVP votes in 2014, the 2nd most votes ever for a defensive player since Lawrence Taylor

[@thedeadlyskull7946]

Yet they gave it to Aaron Rodgers cuz "DeFeNsIvE pLaYeRs DoNt GeT mVp". The NFL doesn't make any sense.

[@andrewfung8591]

@@thedeadlyskull7946actually only QBs get it now

[@andrewfung8591]

Kupp had a triple crown, DHENRY had 2000 rushing, and CMC had 1000 1000 all didn’t get MVP

[@thedeadlyskull7946]

@@andrewfung8591 Yeah, They might as well just rename it the QB Award.

[@moalston4203]

@@andrewfung8591 they are the most important position on offense other than the defense holding the end of the ball up

[@MCDCSZN]

JJ was one of the most dominate pass rushers ever, even through all the injuries he still was quicker than most younger guys he played with. But in his prime nobody could block him.

[@coldpinga9305]

are you taking prime Donald or prime watt?

[@Himothy_Neutron]

@@coldpinga9305 watt def

[@moalston4203]

@@coldpinga9305 donald

[@yunliu7220]

Watt prime

[@lwolter30]

@@moalston4203 L

[@jrad410]

Watt from 2012-2014 was just absurd. He had great years outside of that, but that stretch was pure dominance. Loved that I got to see him make that pick 6 in the playoff game.

[@ajfromcjbasements6574]

😢 I miss seeing him play he was so damn good...ill mever forget what he did for us during hurricane harvey...him and Derek lewis and trae actually did more for the city than the government or city did for the people here JJ is just an amazing human

[@Terror832]

2012-2015. His peak was as good as anyone regardless of longevity.

[@jakebuchsbaum3348]

Not only a great player but a great person as well

[@drummermonke]

​@@jakebuchsbaum3348I feel honored to meet him in person and visit his home

[@viktorvaughn7341]

Dude was treating the NFL like it was high school ball, lining up on both sides of the ball just dominating

[@31olegna]

Facts! 😂

[@him8348]

That 5TD year 😂was absolutely diff

[@LuciusYano]

crazy he had to walk on at wisconsin tbh

[@SPTO]

Probably the most dominant defense player in the last 20-30 years. The guy could just blow up an offense seemingly all by himself. I only wish he could've won a SB in his career. Not only was he a tremendous player but he seems like an even better human being.

[@JDBass36]

He had a chance to sign with a Super Bowl team But signed with the Cardinals for the money. Not that I hate it either, take the money if you can make your life easier overall

[@moalston4203]

@@JDBass36 money is not everything

[@_SayitAintSo]

​@@JDBass36they looked like a SB team for 8 games tho

[@SPTO]

@@JDBass36 Yeah, can't begrudge the guy for taking the money. The Cardinals in that offseason didn't look like such a bad team but of course everything went to hell in '22 for them.

[@JDBass36]

@@moalston4203 I agree he was already rich So I would had taken the Super Bowl route at this stage in his career But i guess he didn't desire it enough I guess

[@thecorbohole3637]

First ballot hall of famer. Injuries took a lot from him, but at his peak when he was healthy, he has to be in the discussion of the top ten if not top five defenders to ever lace up cleats. In my time watching football, nobody has been able to take control of a game from the position like him. If his brother keeps it up though, he'll have some competition.

[@moalston4203]

his brother is better already

[@thecorbohole3637]

@@moalston4203 His brother has one better season. Need to see more before I can agree.

[@pat_almighty]

@@thecorbohole3637 I'm with you on this one, not taking anything away from TJ, but he is yet to dominate in quite the same way as his brother. Both truly outstanding in their own respective rights though.

[@robertpalatsky5017]

@@pat_almighty Agreed, plus TJ has been blessed with much better players to give him more opportunities. JJ on his teams was the guy creating those opportunities for others.

[@Dyll816]

​@@moalston4203his brother plays a totally different position then he does lmao one is a defensive end the other is an Outside Linebacker

[@connorestes9814]

absolute legend. the *definition* of a beast. complete dominance on defense plus being a threat on offense? unbelievable.

[@ryankutchenriter]

He was the pure definition of unguardable

[@moalston4203]

L.T and Reggie white still are the GOAT's no one is beating them

[@lilcobe829]

@@moalston4203 bro JJ is literally right there with them

[@31olegna]

​@@lilcobe829 exactly. Great players can coexist 😂

[@Squidwad1]

So sad to see his career done. Absolute Legend

[@zachrobinson8357]

As a Bengals fan, so glad to see his career done 😂

[@bluerazfox]

Here to tell you he is un-retiring

[@LxJalenn]

@@bluerazfoxNo he not 💀

[@Graphics_Card]

@@bluerazfoxthis didn’t age well

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

ya he destroyed yall@@zachrobinson8357

[@ricknoah9184]

You can't help admiring a man who totally loves his job and is a master of his craft.

[@johncms3]

As a Texan fan, I’m happy he was part of our family, but he deserved better and a ring.

[@newagain9964]

He should have went to BAL instead of ARI. He could have stayed fresher and prolonged his career another year or two.

[@prayagpatel1070]

@@newagain9964 As a steelers fan im glad he didn't, but it would have been fun having the Watts play each other twice a year, although i was personally hoping that the Watt brothers would all unite in pittsburgh

[@randyschwaggins]

Who is here after watching JJ on The Overlap?

[@tullycoll]

That’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m only half way through and he comes across really well.

[@Old_World_Phoenix]

JJ Watt is, was, and forever will be, my favorite NFL player of all time.

[@BRO77TX]

Damn…I miss this guy!! What a player…greater person!!

[@brucelau2023]

Truly it’s so sad to see his career done , but hey JJ watt is going to be one helluva first ballot HOF and man the NFL is going to miss him so much

[@EvanRothfeld-f6u]

its crazy how dominant he was and its like we forget because of how good edge rushers have been in the last ten years but no one was more dominant from 2010 until present. he won like 3 DPOYs?! 20 sacks like twice or three times? Crazy good.

[@oddbigking9069]

He has some of the best highlights I’ve ever seen

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Onw of my TOP THREE ALL TIME FAVORITE PLAYERS to ever play. If he hadn't had so many injuries, there's ZERO DOUBT he'd have ATLEAST TWO MORE DPOY awards, probably 40-50 PLUS MORE SACKS. A MONSTER on the D-LINE. MATCHUP NIGHTMARE. Still a FIRST BALLOT HALL OF FAMER in my book. Would love to see him come back and coach somewhere, get his Lombardi trophy.

[@Save-money1]

First ballot hall of Famer for sure one of the best defensive lineman of all time

[@ajfromcjbasements6574]

We love jj in houston he was a top 3 all time player, and the crazy thing is despite how great of a player he was hes an even better man just a phenomenal guy

[@ajy0301]

I remember growing up seeing how dominant JJ was, and man, I miss him! Loved watching him then, but I would still love watching him with the current Texans! We need him!

[@tyreepowell8367]

Thank You JJ Watt I Wish You The Best In Your Future.

[@shmlorp7927]

man getting dimed up by JJ watt throwing it to you in the nosebleeds is something really special. what a guy on and off the field. that guy had his day made right there

[@andrewfung8591]

9:30 throwing a fade to JJ Watt is insane when Andre Johnson and Nuk Hopkins are ok your team and he caught it 😂😂😂

[@moontaker351]

That's because JJ played Tight End in college as well before switching to the Defensive End position

[@mathprodigy]

Gotta keep it 100. Saw this dude live in the Mercedes Benz stadium against the Falcons back in I think 2016 (edit excuse me it was 2015). Falcons beat the shit out of the Texans that day. With that being said, seeing JJ Watt perform live was a true honor and privilege. Dude is an unreal competitor. As big as he is, and he jumps off the snap quicker and more explosive than any other player on the entire field. Guy is the definition of dominant at his position. At one time I remember him being like #5 best player in the league ANY position because he was THAT impactful. We were all graced by this man's career.

[@FecalMatador]

What’s crazy is as a D linemen he was putting up more pass break ups than most DBs

[@robm1797]

JJ watt the best Texans player of all time

[@franthevan65]

His brother said it best that like 5 year stretch he had is legendary

[@KeytimeSports]

Five words for JJ Watt First Ballot Hall of Famer

[@mattmatt7998]

The Thumbnail says it all. Fearce Bloody Pass Rusher ! 💪#Respect

[@ThomasJohnson-zh6pr]

Watt’s 1st 5 years in the league is one of the greatest 5 year stretches by any d-lineman

[@mackennaomara4868]

What was Mama Watt feeding her kids to make men like this

[@friedrichs.8004]

Real organic milk.

[@skinfluithero4885]

If I were the dad I’d be selling loads on the internet for 50k a pop

[@quotetes]

creatine and rice.

[@cadedonnghail9317]

It was a privilege watching him play and it's highway robbery that he didn't get MVP in 2014.

[@max_well2077]

Before the start of JJs second nfl season, Wade Phillips who was the texans dc at the time did an interview with some of the local Houston media. in the interview he basically garentees that JJ was going to be a hall of famer. which at the time sounded like an extremely bold claim.

[@shaw9462]

What an athlete

[@PrimeTexans]

The man who made me a Houston Texans fan. Thanks JJ. Favorite player all time.

[@samyporrata5840]

The noises he makes while charging is to remind him to drive his feet. this guy was awesome to watch!!! HOF

[@mikaelpaul7900]

I have imagined being a quarterback and having J.J Watt lined across me. One word, terrifying. I am very sure many quarterbacks and offensive coordinator are sleeping better at night and not having nightmares about him.

[@MainCargo]

Gonna miss him he was the beast since the beginning I remember in the 2011 wild where Watt got a pick six vs the Bengals and I knew he's gotta had a terrific career.

[@penguinrea0088]

What a Blessing of a player, God bless his heart

[@liamgade8399]

It upsets me he left with no Super Bowl. Obviously he doesn’t need one, he’s gonna be a hall of farmer and he is one of the best defensive players of all time. But he just deserves one

[@Heie_]

The best defensive player of my generation they will never be another JJ Watt robbed of his 2014 MVP the best player on the planet enjoy your retirement goat 🐐

[@georgepress1261]

JJ watt is a hall of famer, all time great. Shame on the Texans and cardinals for not building a team that could have gone to at least a conference title game or Super Bowl.

[@vanhattfield8292]

You think they weren't trying to get to a Superbowl?

[@georgepress1261]

@@vanhattfield8292 of course. But they did a piss poor job

[@Aldine281]

@@georgepress1261 piss poor job get out of here that bullshit the texans won multiple Division titles all they needed was a All-star QB but never had it

[@Galinkaman]

Equally masterful in 3, 5, AND 7 techniques. Most versatile DE in history IMHO

[@TheRealPugeHenis]

What I'd like to point out. After the sack: no taunting the quarterback, he always takes three steps away from the spot and celebrates. He let's his raw power and his hunger to get the sack speak for itself.

[@carloschacin1640]

that speaks a lot not only for player profile but also as a person

[@TheRealPugeHenis]

@@carloschacin1640 You're right. He wouldn't be as good if he wasted energy on that. That's just not what drives him.

[@Fireyninjadog]

I've never seen a d line man who can defend the pass like him

[@fabionicoletti7]

Monster Watt! Brasil here!!!

[@jpr2136]

THANK YOU JJ!!!!!!!!

[@pantherteen1997]

One of my favorite DEs in the 2011 draft class

[@tegnando2697]

As a Texans fan I still got my JJ jersey #99 SWATT 🐂

[@tylerhelt755]

Wow.cherish it forever

[@tegnando2697]

@@tylerhelt755 Always 💯

[@Karp_Dominion]

The Texans playoff run was truly electrifying. Watt absolutely carried and if we had a better quarterback then I think the Texans would have taken the Super Bowl.

[@tbhump23]

My idol! My hero! The absolute Greatest peak in nfl history before injuries and i wint even argue about it

[@versales3247]

Even though Andre Johnson and JJ went to other teams to try to get that super bowl ring, they will always be loved in Houston.

[@tylerhelt755]

My second favorite all time defensive player. He is follows his brother T.J. Watt on my favorite defensive players list

[@marvinspeak3777]

I'm Not Going To Front!!!! JJ Was Nice With It!!! I'm A Titan Fan!!!! REAL TALK!!!!

[@Dakota-ish]

JJ and Brian Cushing was a elite dynamic duo

[@JamesGrinstead]

C’mon NFL Throwback, I’m waiting for Tom Brady career highlights video!

[@31olegna]

2 hour long video is why

[@Aldine281]

Don't worry about Tom Brady This is for JJ watt video

[@tylerhelt755]

I’m waiting for it too

[@vesubioromo9425]

Watt owned my Bengals, the Andy Dalton Bengals, in the playoffs. Great career. Ended too soon.

[@jaypaxton2222]

my all time favourite. he was a fucking unstoppable machine.

[@jackfreni2606]

wow....I didn't realize how much JJ tortured the Titans LOL

[@bambulance2174]

JJ would treat the titans offense like it was made of 12 year old boys he would just evaporate them.

[@Darwin8440]

The greatest Houston Texan of all time

[@charlesgorman5188]

I would say him, Andre Johnson and Mario Williams as well.

[@MamieRobin]

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

[@holdenmcgroin8699]

I came here to watch JJ tackle and destroy the offense… he never disappoint! Thank you JJ Watt!

[@tjboylan20]

In JJ Watt’s whole career there was only one man who could block him. Lane Johnson who hasn’t given up a single sack from his side since 2020, going 2.75 seasons since his last sack given up

[@hazardousroo]

Absolutely loved watching this guy play. I figure most quarterbacks see him in their nightmares. :)

[@Jerweh]

A stat that I saw recently was Jonathan Greenard is currently on pace to have the 2nd most pressures in a single season with 108 behind 2014 JJ Watt. I had no idea how special this season was when he beat this pace by double digits with one less game. God I wish I got into football earlier to watch prime JJ Watt

[@JulioGarcia-j1t]

He was so good 5 games a year.

[@Smitherrrrs]

if only he played on a winning team, we'd be talking potential GOAT at that position

[@alexcrouch4741]

as a texans fan we love him sm special special player he definitely should’ve won MVP in 2014 such a qb award

[@sports3117]

He’s a one man double edge sword at defensive end

[@Valnak]

Lmao that bud light commercial at the beginning is freakin hilarious

[@tightywhitey9779]

His rookie year pick 6 in the playoffs is truly one of the most athletic plays I’ve ever seen.

[@iceforcequest5739]

How can you not love this guy?

[@_snth6710]

growing up i watched this guy and now looking back i really forgot how insane he was

[@LyeChoo]

ONE OF THE BEST EDGE RUSHERS IN THE NFL HANDS DOWN

[@reefturkey]

Bro was a relentless menace

[@Kushman018]

they can't contain that man

[@DernekTrype]

Sure watt got older but he never lost the one thing that made him great. His hunger to be the best

[@minorperez5998]

One of the nicest guys off the field but transformed into a beast on the field. One of a kind

[@31olegna]

Great player. Great man.

[@shaw9462]

JJ Watt is the most athletic DT/ 3-4 DE I've ever seen and it ain't even close.

[@dawolyan13]

No one, NO ONE was better than a healthy Watt…no one

[@orn4101]

as a texans fan i wish he was able to finish his career with us. if youre from houston you know that the only guy who represented houston like jj was matress mac lol

[@justdobetter8]

Greatest to ever do it. No one is even close.

[@capodadon1854]

He probably has more PBU’s than all of the starting corners in the league put together

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

Bro making a play without a helmet is crazy… but also leading with your head is absolutely insane

[@JulianMartinez-d9j]

Bro every play they held nd he just blew right through it still

[@chasebrostek8813]

maybe the best defender of this era. A true legend.

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

Aaron Donald than Watt in this era‼️He’s definitely top 5 or 6 Defensive tackle. Mean Joe Green 1 Aaron Donald 2 Randy White 3 Alan Page 5 JJ Watt‼️

[@chasebrostek8813]

@@xxxxbigrich5752 he's better than everyone there but AD

[@samhusby6846]

Made the whole state of Wisconsin proud!! Terrific career 👐🏻

[@travishendrix7026]

Thanks for the great football JJ. The guy could have been the mayor of Houston and no one would complain. Came out of Wisconsin and made Texas proud.

[@PurpleChurch]

JJ Watt was the best DE I ever saw. I appreciate all the years he gave us in a Texans uniform.

[@SandboxSquad]

Cant wait for the watt brothers to be the undisputed top brother duo

[@Tc-ev9dd]

Be nice to have them both! He’s still got some more in the tank

[@PedroDaim]

Lawrence Taylor of his generation. Absolute Beast.

[@nav689]

too bad about the injuries. Dude would have gone down as a top 5 defensive player if he had 3 more healthy seasons imo.

[@mikeygoertzy4524]

this man changed the way offenses block lineman now...

[@davidkoba]

What an absolute unit.

[@tommynguyen6843]

When he was drafted all of Houston boo him… how that change so quickly is amazing

[@CandiceSmollett]

Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it.

[@brysonhardy9082]

JJ Watt is the Most greatest Defensive End in NFL History. But I want to see Patrick Kerney's NFL Career Highlights soon.

[@TheDunks209]

Top 10 for sure, but wouldn't put him over Michael Strahan, Warren Sapp or Howie Long. But JJ was a beast and future Hall of famer for sure.

[@brysonhardy9082]

​@@TheDunks209 Who is Howie Long?

[@TheDunks209]

@@brysonhardy9082 are you joking or for reals

[@brysonhardy9082]

@@TheDunks209 For reals

[@TheDunks209]

@@brysonhardy9082 well if you watch football, he's a sports analyst for Fox. I'm pretty sure you'll recognize him from tv. Just thought you would know how much of a badass defensive end he was. Look him up.