TJ Watt is 27 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more
Trent Jordan Watt is a professional American football player who represents the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League. He has two brothers who also play in the NFL – J.J. Watt and Derek Watt.
T.J. Watt Facts
| Birth Place | Pewaukee, Wisconsin |
| Father’s Name | John Watt |
| Mother’s Name | Connie Watt |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| College | Wisconsin (2014-2017) |
| Net Worth (2021) | $10 million |
| Salary (2021) | $25 million |
| Age | 27 |
| Date of Birth | October 11, 1994 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 252 lb (114 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Draft Year | 2017 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 1 / 30th Overall |
| Playing Career | 2017 – Present |
| Position | Outside Linebacker |
| Teams | Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Dani Rhodes |
| Children | None |
| Endorsements | American Family Insurance, Gatorade, Mizzen+Main, Reebok, Subway, Verizon Wireless, Wheels Up |
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T.J. Watt Contract Details
| Contract: | 4 yr(s) / $112,011,000 |
|---|---|
| Signing Bonus | $35,593,470 |
| Average Salary | $28,002,750 |
| Total Guarantees | $80,000,000 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $80,000,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2026 / UFA |
T.J. Watt signed a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers after his rookie contract got over. He signed a five-year deal worth $112 million. He received a $36 million signing bonus for showcasing his brilliant athletic abilities in the linebacker position. Watt’s reported annual salary ($28 million) is just under the $135 million deal the Los Angeles Chargers handed Joey Bosa in the last offseason.
Watts had a year extension on his rookie deal which would have paid him $10 million in 2021.
T.J. Watt Net Worth
T.J. Watt has firmly planted his feet in the NFL and is an established star now. He is said to have a net worth of $10 million as of now but the linebacker is expected to get much richer.
He has signed a lucrative extension with the Steelers and he wishes to stay with the franchise long-term. He was picked 30th overall in the 2017 draft as he earned plenty of honours. Out of his $112 million, $80 million of it is guaranteed.
Watt’s net worth could jump to $50 million or more over the next few years he spends in the NFL. That is the fruit of real hard work at the top level of the sport.
T.J. Watt Football Career
T.J Watt was picked 30th overall in the first round of the 2017 draft. Born in Wisconsin, the linebacker was rated as a three-star recruit from Pewaukee High School. The Wisconsin Badgers picked him to play tight-end at the collegiate level. Unfortunately, Watt had to spend his first year rehabbing an injured knee.
Watt was the fourth linebacker picked and he signed a four-year deal worth $9.25 million initially with the Steelers. He received $4.87 million in signing bonus. He competed with James Harrison in training camp and was picked as the starting right outside linebacker for the season.
Watt made his NFL debut against the Cleveland Browns and recorded seven combined tackles, two sacks, and one interception. He recorded a strip-sack on Sam Darnold in a Week 16 loss (16–10) against the New York Jets. His career highlights include –
- First-team All-Big Ten (2016)
- 2x Pro Bowl (2018, 2019)
- First-team Al-Pro (2019)
- Second-team All-Pro (2019)
T.J. Watt Personal Life
T.J. Watt spends a lot of his money on luxury cars. He is also a fan of tattoos. The 27-year-old is the youngest of three brothers with a father who was a firefighter for 25 years and a mother who was a vice president of an inspection company. Derek Watt is T.J.’s teammate.
He was picked in the sixth round of the 2016 draft by the then-San Diego Chargers. He signed with the Steelers in 2020. J.J. Watt is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals. J.J. was picked by the Houston Texans 11th overall in the first round of the 2012 draft.
Watt is engaged to professional soccer player, Dani Rhodes.
FAQs About T.J. Watt
J.J. Watt stands for Justin James Watt. He is a player for the Arizona Cardinals.
The Packers picked cornerback Kevin King and outside linebacker Vince Biegel with the 33rd and 108th pick. They chose them over T.J Watt at number 29.
The 3 Watt brothers in the NFL are J.J, Derek and T.J.
TJ Watt was born on the 11th of October, 1994.
TJ Watt was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
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