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Background, draft & career details

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22 reported facts

Background & education

Full name: J.J. Watt
Born: Mar 22, 1989
College: Wisconsin; Central Michigan

More background details

First name: Justin
Last name: Watt
Football name: J.J.
Common first name: J.J.
Name suffix: Not reported
College conference: Big Ten Conference

Measurements & recorded role

Height: 6′ 5″ (77 in)
Weight: 288 lb
Position: DE

More role details

Position group: DL
Last reported jersey: #99
Last reported team: ARI
Status at source capture: ACT
Reported experience: 12 years

Draft & reported career span

Draft year: 2011
Draft round: Round 1
Overall selection: Pick 11
Draft team: HOU

More career details

Rookie season: 2011
Last listed season: 2022

Roster details reflect the source when captured and may be historical. Missing details mean “not reported”.

Biography sources & dates 3 sources

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Captured Oct 11, 2026 · Information cutoff Oct 11, 2026 · Source effective date not supplied
DraftADynasty verified stats vault
Captured Oct 10, 2026 · Information cutoff Oct 10, 2026 · Source effective date not supplied
nflverse player reference catalog
Captured Oct 11, 2026 · Information cutoff Oct 11, 2026 · Source effective date not supplied

Biography snapshot built Oct 11, 2026. Public facts match the exact player profile ID 00-0027949.

Team, jersey, status, experience and any availability details do not confirm a current roster spot or game availability. “Last listed season” is a catalog field, not a confirmed retirement date. Missing draft details do not establish that a player was undrafted.

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Full name: J.J. Wattnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
First name: Justinnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Last name: Wattnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Football name: J.J.nflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Common first name: J.J.nflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Born: Mar 22, 1989nflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
College: Wisconsin; Central Michigannflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
College conference: Big Ten Conference

Player profile

Team role & availability

Roster role and reported availability from the latest available provider read.

3 reported facts

Team & role

Team: ARI
Position: DE
Jersey: #99
Fantasy eligibility: Not reported
Roster status: Not reported
Depth chart position: Not reported
Depth chart order: Not reported

Health & practice

Injury designation: Not reported
Reported injury: Not reported
Injury reported: Not reported
Practice participation: Not reported
Provider note: Not reported

Source: ESPN athlete profile · Source checked Oct 16, 2026.

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