J.J. Watt drafted No. 11 overall by Texans
by Adam Hoge on Apr 28, 2011 8:37 PM CDT
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After months of training and years of hard work, J.J. Watt has found his NFL home in Houston as the Texas selected him No. 11 overall in the 2011 NFL Draft Thursday night in New York City.
Defensive end wasn't necessarily an immediate need for the Texans, who badly need cornerback help, but they are transitioning to a 3-4 defense and most scouts believe Watt can be a dominant end in a 3-4 scheme because of his size.
Watt was the second defensive end taken in the draft as Aldon Smith from Missouri went No. 7 overall to San Francisco. That is a testament to the work Watt has put in since he declared for the draft in January. The preliminary outlook for Watt was later in the first round, but the Texans obviously liked Watt enough to take him instead of addressing some of their greater needs.
Watt joins former Badgers Garrett Graham and Owen Daniels on the Texans.
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Good pick by Houston
shores up their DL, and they transition to a 3-4 D.
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Apr 28, 2011 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
More about Watt?
Big Texans fan here….
A lot of fans are really disappointed we passed up on Quinn, Fairley and Prince to get Watt. Can you give us any inside info on this kid, and what we can expect? I like his combine numbers, just havent seen much film on him.
Also, what about work ethic and playing in a Wade Phillips’ hybrid 3-4 D?
you’ve got a good one, great work ethic, never give up type of player who has a great motor.
"I'd rather die than live in a world where I can't kick your ass"
My Twittah!
This
Watt is not going to have any off-field issues. The kid is a class act.
Editor at BT Powerhouse, a Big Ten Basketball blog.
Author at Acme Packing Company, a Green Bay Packers blog
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Apr 29, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
He may not make as many flashy plays as those other guys...
but he will make the plays where extra effort and heart are needed.
by Bush League All Star on Apr 29, 2011 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
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