All the latest on Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt, including news, stats, records & history.
Player Information
Name | Trent Jordan Watt |
Age | 31 |
Height | 6' 4" |
Weight | 252 lbs |
Birthday | October 11, 1994 |
Birthplace | Pewaukee, Wisconsin |
College | Wisconsin |
Drafted | 2017: Round 1, Pick 30 (PIT) |
Pro Experience | 9 Seasons |
Team(s) | Pittsburgh Steelers (2017-Present) |
Career Stats
Tackles for loss | 136 |
Quarterback hits | 244 |
Sacks | 115 |
Interceptions | 9 |
Forced fumbles | 36 |
Fumbles recovered | 14 |
*Stats entering 2026 season
Single-Season Career Highs
Tackles for loss | 23 (2020) |
Sacks | 22.5 (2021) |
Forced fumbles | 8 (2019) |
Interceptions | 2 (2019, 2022, 2025) |
Awards & Honors
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2021)
4x First Team All-Pro (2019) (2020) (2021) (2023)
2x Second Team All-Pro (2019) (2024)
8x Pro Bowl (2018) (2019) (2020) (2021) (2022) (2023) (2024) (2025)
Second-fastest player to 100 sacks in NFL history
Pittsburgh Steelers all-time sacks leader
Salary and Contract
T.J. Watt signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 with $108 million guaranteed.
Watt has an average annual value of $41 million.
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