How many Watt brothers are there? Are all the Watt brothers pro athletes?

How many Watt brothers are there? Are all the Watt brothers pro athletes?

Steve Njuguna
updated at September 20, 2023 at 9:45 AM

The Watt brothers are a familiar name on the NFL scene, as the family has produced exceptional athletes. Today, we delve into the Watt family and understand more about the brothers, where they play and which positions they prefer.

Watt Brothers
Brothers Derek Watt #34 of the Los Angeles Chargers and T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers pose for a photo following a game at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 13, 2019 in Carson, California. Photo by Katharine Lotze
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The Watt brothers were all born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Their father, John Watt, is a retired fireman and football coach. Their mother, Connie Watt, is the vice president of a building inspection company and also runs the JJ Watt Foundation.

Watt Brothers profiles and bio summaries

Names

Justin James Watt. Derek Watt, Trent Jordan Watt

Dates of Birth

J.J Watt (March 22 1989), Derek Watt (November 7 1992), T.J Watt (October 11 1994)

Place of birth

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Nationality

American

Parents

John and Connie Watt

High School Education

Pewaukee High School

University Education

J.J Watt (University of Michigan), Derek and T.J Watt (University of Wisconsin)

Religion

Christianity

Skin Colour

White

Marital Status

Married

Professional League

National Football League (NFL)

Positions played in

J.J Watt (Defensive end), Derek Watt (Fullback), T.J Watt (Linebacker)

How many Watt brothers are there?

There are three Watt brothers. In order of seniority, their names are Justin James Watt (JJ Watt), Derek Watt and Trent Jordan Watt (T.J Watt). All three have played for franchises in the NFL.

How old are the Watt brothers?

As of September 2023, the Watt brothers ages are :

  • JJ Watt: 34 years old (Born March 22 1989)
  • Derek Watt: 30 years old (Born November 7 1992)
  • TJ Watt: 28 years old (Born October 11 1994)

Watt brothers' childhood

All three brothers grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Their father, John Watt, was their first football coach. All three graduated from Pewaukee High School and played football for their team.

How many Watt brothers play in the NFL?

Currently, only T. J. Watt has an active roster spot in the NFL as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. J.J. Watt retired in December 2022 after a distinguished career that saw him play 12 seasons in the NFL as a top-level defensive end. Derek Watt is currently a free agent after leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers at the end of the 2022 season.

Have all three Watt brothers played in the same NFL game?

In 2020, all three Watt brothers took to the field at the same time as J.J 's Houston Texans squad went up against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who had his two younger brothers on the matchday roster. It was the first time since 1927 that three blood brothers all played in the same NFL match. The game ended 28-21 in favor of Pittsburgh. Other NFL families with athlete brothers include the Gronkowski's.

Watt Brothers play together
The Watt Brothers pose for photos after that historic game in 2021. Photo by The Score/Twitter
Source: Twitter

T.J Watt's contract

In 2021, T. J. Watt made history by signing the biggest contract in history for a linebacker. The 4-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers is worth up to $112 million, with $80 million guaranteed and $35 million as a signing bonus.

T.J Watt
T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Acrisure Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Sargent
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Which Watt Brother is the best?

According to the statistics, J.J. Watt is the best Watt brother so far. The recently retired defensive end was one of the league's best defenders in his prime, winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year thrice while his younger brother T.J. has won it once.

Watt brothers' achievements

Here is a breakdown of the career achievements of each Watt Brother:

J.J Watt:

  • 2× NFL sacks leader (2012, 2015)
  • AP NFL MVP runner-up (2014)
  • Bert Bell Award (2014)
  • Career sacks leader for the Houston Texans (101.0)
  • Career leader for the Houston Texans and forced (25) and recovered fumbles (16) f
  • Lott Trophy (2010)
  • Big Ten champion (2010)
  • First-team All-American, PFW (2010)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2010)
  • 3× Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (2009–2010)
  • Wisconsin Team Co-MVP (2010)
  • 5× Pro Bowl selection (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018)
  • First player in history with multiple 20-sack seasons (2012 and 2014)
  • Pro Bowl Defensive MVP (2014)
  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2017)
  • 5× First-team All-Pro selection (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018)
  • 3× Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015)
  • 3× Pro Football Writers Association NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015)

Derek Watt:

  • 2nd best fullback in the 2016 NFL draft

T.J Watt :

  • NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2021)
  • 3× First-team All-Pro (2019–2021)
  • Second-team All-Pro (2019)
  • 5× Pro Bowl (2018–2022)
  • 2× Deacon Jones Award (2020, 2021)
  • NFL forced fumbles co-leader (2019)
  • Butkus Award (pro) (2020)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
  • Second-team All-American (2016)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2016)

The Watt brothers are one of America's most famous sporting families. Their story will undoubtedly inspire brothers all over the country to succeed together.

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Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.