Trent Jordan Watt, commonly known as T.J. Watt, is an elite American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, born on October 11, 1994, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. A product of the Wisconsin Badgers, Watt was selected by the Steelers as the 30th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Over the course of his career, he has earned recognition as one of the premier pass rushers in the NFL, consistently ranking among the league’s top sack leaders. Watt’s 2021 season was historic, as he tied the single-season NFL sack record with 22.5 sacks, equaling Michael Strahan’s 2001 record. He has been a finalist for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award four times (2019–2021, 2023) and won the award in 2021. Watt is also the younger brother of J.J. Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Derek Watt, a former NFL fullback. Known for his relentless play style and defensive prowess, T.J. Watt has established himself as a key player in the Steelers’ defense.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Trent Jordan Watt |
| Born | October 11, 1994 (Age: 30) |
| Birthplace | Pewaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 252 lb (114 kg) |
| Position | Linebacker |
| College | Wisconsin (2013–2016) |
| NFL Draft | 2017 / Round 1 / Pick 30 |
| Team | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Awards | NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2021), 4-time NFL DPOY Finalist (2019-2021, 2023) |
| NFL Records | Tied NFL record for most sacks in a season (22.5 sacks in 2021) |
| Season | Games Played (G) | Sacks | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 | 7 | 54 |
| 2018 | 16 | 13 | 68 |
| 2019 | 16 | 14 | 68 |
| 2020 | 15 | 15 | 53 |
| 2021 | 15 | 22.5 | 64 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | 33 |
| 2023 | 16 | 12.5 | 71 |
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