J.J. Watt
Texans DPOY (2012-15) · 2012–2015
Watt's elite Peak Dominance (96) and elite Athleticism (95) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
2012, 2014, 2015
3× DPOY in 4 years — 69 sacks from 2012–2015
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
5 selections in 4 years — unprecedented for a DE
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
5 selections — every healthy season he was the best
2012, 2015
2 titles — 20.5 sacks in 2012, 17.5 in 2015
2017
Raised $41.6 million for Hurricane Harvey relief in Houston
Signature Moments
Three DPOYs in Four Years
Watt won Defensive Player of the Year three times in four seasons — a feat matched by only Aaron Donald and Lawrence Taylor. He had 20.5 sacks in 2012 and 20.5 again in 2014. At 6'5" and 289 pounds, he was the most complete defensive end in modern NFL history.
Three DPOYs in four years. He was a defensive end who batted passes, caught touchdowns, and terrorized quarterbacks. J.J. Watt was a one-man defense.
Hurricane Harvey — $41.6 Million Raised
When Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston, Watt launched a fundraiser that raised $41.6 million for relief efforts. He personally helped distribute supplies. He became Houston's hero not for sacking quarterbacks but for saving his city. The fundraiser was the largest player-led charity effort in sports history.
He raised $41.6 million for Houston. Not on the field — in real life. J.J. Watt proved that an athlete's greatest impact can happen off the field.
Career Numbers
Career Sacks
114.5
Solo Tackles
329
Forced Fumbles
27
Fumble Recoveries
16
Tackles For Loss
172
QB Hits
Official — NFL tracking era
281
Pressure Rate
% of pass rush snaps generating pressure — PFF
15.8
Double Team Rate
% of snaps facing double teams — PFF
52
Run Stop Rate
% of run snaps resulting in stop — PFF
9.3
Batted Passes
NFL record for a DE
55
Passes Defended
Absurd for a DE
55
Single-Season Sacks
2012 — DPOY season
20.5
Defensive POY Awards
2012, 2014, 2015 — only 3x winner
3
Career Rec TDs
Scored TDs on offense too
3
Pro Bowl Selections
5
Games Played
12 seasons
151
Season Stats · Texans DPOY (2012-15)
Engine Attributes
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