 Watt during a Chargers game in Nov. 2016 | |
| No. 44 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 7 1992 |
| Waukesha, Wisconsin | |
| Listed height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight: | 235 lbs (107 kg) |
| National Football League Debut | |
| 2016 for the San Diego Chargers | |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Pewaukee (WI) |
| College: | Wisconsin |
| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Rnd: 6 / Pck: 198th |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| NFL profile stats at PFR | |
Derek John Watt (November 7, 1992) is an American professional football fullback who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the brother of veteran defensive end J. J. Watt, and Steelers teammate outside linebacker T.J. Watt.[1][2] He was drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers in a sixth-round pick.
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers[]
Watt was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round (198th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft.[3] He made his NFL debut in the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.[4] Two weeks later, against the Indianapolis Colts, he had his first professional reception, which went for six yards.[5] On October 30, against the Denver Broncos, he had a 53-yard reception.
Pittsburgh Steelers[]
On March 26, 2020, Watt signed a three-year, $9.75 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with his brother T. J..[6] On December 21, 2020, he was knocked out as a gunner as he was concussed after being blocked into Alex Erickson on a punt return. After spending the whole season with zero yards on offense, Derek ran his first rushing plays with the Steelers in the Wild Card game.
References[]
- ↑ Kaplan, Emily. "Wisconsin's Watt the Third", October 12, 2016.
- ↑ Potrykus, Jeff. "T.J. Watt continues his climb with Badgers", Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 9, 2016.
- ↑ Williams, Eric D. (April 30, 2016). Derek Watt pick by Bolts gets thumbs up from big brother J.J..
- ↑ San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs - September 11th, 2016 (in en).
- ↑ San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts - September 25th, 2016 (in en).
- ↑ Varley, Teresa (March 25, 2020). Steelers sign fullback Derek Watt.
