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J.J. WATT’S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Watt has played his entire NFL career for the Houston Texans, who drafted him number 11 overall in 2011. For his career, Watt has sacked the quarterback from his position at defensive end 76 times. He is responsible for 310 tackles and also intercepted a pass that he returned 80 yards for a touchdown in a game. He has set himself apart from the other fifteen defensive ends drafted in 2011 and has placed himself in a class among the greatest DEs of all-time, including Reggie White, Deacon Jones, Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, and Bruce Smith. Some of the highlights of Watt’s career includes: • Winner of the Bert Bell Award, 2014, presented to the NFL Player of the Year. • 74.5 sacks (2011–2015) are the second most in NFL history for a player’s first five seasons (Hall of Famer Reggie White had 81 sacks in his first five NFL seasons). • Scored 2 defensive touchdowns in his seven-year career, including an interception return, and fumble recovery. • Has scored 2 offensive touchdowns as a declared eligible receiver in 2014. • Has been to four NFL Pro Bowls and named to the NFL All-Pro team four times. • Has played in 88 regular season games, with 310 tackles, 76 sacks, and an interception return for an 80-yard touchdown. • Has played in five playoff games in his career, recording 17 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 interception.

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