T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers 30th pick

OLB ·

Wisconsin · 2017–2025

137

Games

360

Solo Tackles

118.5

Sacks

Interceptions

T.J. Watt is an outside linebacker out of Wisconsin, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 30th overall pick (round 1) in the 2017 NFL Draft. He has played 137 regular-season games since 2017, with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was named to 8 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2017

Round

Round 1

Pick

30th overall

Team

Pittsburgh Steelers

Position

OLB

College

Wisconsin

T.J. Watt Career Stats

8× Pro Bowl selection, 4× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2017 draft class in sacks (118.5).
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2017	PIT	15	38	14	10	7	13	1	7	1
2018	PIT	16	43	18	12	13	21	0	3	6
2019	PIT	16	32	20	12	14.5	36	2	8	8
2020	PIT	15	37	10	23	15	41	1	7	2
2021	PIT	15	42	16	20	22.5	39	0	7	5
2022	PIT	10	20	12	6	5.5	12	2	5	1
2023	PIT	17	38	20	19	19	36	1	8	4
2024	PIT	16	35	21	19	11.5	27	0	4	6
2025	PIT	14	21	32	10	7	19	2	8	3
2026	PIT	3	6	3	4	3.5	5	1	1	0
Career		137	312	166	135	118.5	249	10	58	36

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

252 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.69s

Bench Press

21 reps

Vertical Jump

37"

Broad Jump

128"

3-Cone Drill

6.79s

Shuttle

4.13s

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