How old are the Watt brothers and which college did they attend? The Watt brothers played their college football in the same place — the University of Wisconsin. Here’s how old they are, from oldest to youngest: JJ: 30 years old; Derek: 27 years old ; TJ: 25 years old ; All three have a bright future ahead of them.
Though J.J. had five years in the NFL as the only Watt brother in the league, fullback Derek Watt was selected for the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2016 draft. Trent Jordan “T.J.” Watt was drafted one year after brother Derek to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is an outside linebacker.
Watt’s two brothers, Derek and T.J., followed in their older brother’s footsteps. Both played football at Pewaukee High School, but this time the University of Wisconsin was paying attention. Derek Watt joined the Badgers in 2011, and T.J. followed suit in 2013.
Because of the age gap, J.J. never played with his two brothers in high school. But now that his two brothers have joined him at the highest level, the Watt brothers have a chance at going head-to-head. “He showed us how to do it,” Derek said of J.J.
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(Instagram) Watt’s two brothers, Derek and T.J., followed in their older brother’s footsteps. Both played football at Pewaukee High School , but this time the University of Wisconsin was paying attention.
Derek Watt joined the Badgers in 2011, and T.J. followed suit in 2013. Derek was the starting fullback for most of his four seasons at Wisconsin, and the stats don’t accurately reflect his performance. He is a complete fullback, capable of running, catching, and blocking in a traditional offense.
Watt cited his grandfather as the greatest inspiration for his work. Watt said his grandfather’ s dad was an alcoholic, and that he wasn’t proud of the family name. He worked his entire life to change reputation of the family name, something Watt seriously takes to heart.
Connie Watt was the vice president of a building inspection company during J.J.’s youth, but now runs the J.J. Watt Foundation. When Watt talks about sacrifices, he really means it. After a lackluster first season at Central Michigan, J.J asked his parents if they would support him walking on at Wisconsin.
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