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DE · #99 · Arizona Cardinals

J.J. Watt

Born 1989 6'5" · 288 lb Wisconsin; Central Michigan Drafted 2011 · R1 #11 by HOU 2011 – 2022 · 12 Seasons

  • 3× DPOY
  • 5× All-Pro
  • 5× Pro Bowl

Contracts

Signed Team Years Total Value APY Guaranteed APY Cap % Active
2021 ARI 2 $28.0M $14.0M $20.0M 7.7% —
2014 HOU 6 $100.0M $16.7M $20.9M 12.5% —
2011 HOU 4 $11.2M $2.8M $11.2M 2.3% —

Draft

Drafted 2011 · Round 1, Pick 11 Houston Texans
CollegeWisconsin; Central MichiganBig Ten
BornMar 22, 1989

Combine

Height
6'5"
Weight
288
40-yard
4.81
Bench
34 reps
Vertical
37"
Broad jump
10'0"
3-cone
6.88
Shuttle
4.21