T.J. Watt
Position: LB
Jersey #: 90
Date of Birth: October 11, 1994
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 252 lbs
College: Wisconsin
Drafted: Round , Pick 30 in 2017 by PIT
First Team: PIT (2017)
Last Team: PIT (2026)
Career Summary
Wisconsin background; linebacker
T.J. Watt played college football at Wisconsin. His NFL entry year is recorded as 2017, and the 2024 historical roster lists his position as linebacker.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
- github.com — nflverse historical 2019 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2020 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2021 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2022 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2023 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2024 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2018 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2017 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
NFL Career
Historical NFL roster record through 2024
T.J. Watt's historical NFL roster entries include Pittsburgh Steelers (2017–2024). These entries describe dated roster statuses rather than a count of regular-season appearances.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
- github.com — nflverse historical 2019 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2020 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2021 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2022 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2023 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2024 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2018 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2017 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#10Linebackers
MFT Score: 89.2
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.