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Selection 1.11: JJ Watt DE Wisconson

Pass rush: Relentless rushing the passer in obvious passing situations whether lined up inside or outside. Gets extra attention from opponents. Most dangerous when anticipating the snap and swimming over guards/centers inside. Spins off blocks to get outside after initial contact or pushes through doubles inside. Gets his hands into throwing lanes, using his height and length to knock down or affect passes. Nimble feet allow him to twist inside. Bounces back after initial contact, keeps his balance to find the ballcarrier. Knocks tight end off route before making his rush. Often lined up outside the tackle, can bull-rush and get corner at times against college right tackles but needs to continue improving his flexibility to beat NFL blockers.

Run defense: Active against the run. Able to stack and shed to get to outside runs, and is strong and agile enough to move down the line to be involved in inside runs. Displays some nice change-of-direction ability for his size to mirror ballcarriers trying to elude. Gives very good effort containing misdirection and bootlegs on the edge, though quicker NFL ballcarriers will beat him to the edge. When inside, has quickness to penetrate and gets his hands up quickly to maintain distance from the blocker but fails to keep his body square to the line and gets pushed out of the play.

Explosion: Flashes quickness off the snap and willingness to pop and knock back opponents. Able to penetrate gaps with a nice first step and works through double-teams with aggressiveness when lined up inside. Has enough closing speed to explode into ballcarriers and force fumbles. Doesn't have the typical explosive first step of most rush ends because of his girth and lack of ideal height. He is considered an explosive player on every down because he has arguably the strongest punch and most effective hands in the class.

Strength: Flashes strength to shed blocks and bull through double teams, but must gain muscle in both his upper and lower body to hold his ground at the next level. Can be pushed off the line by double teams, typically when turned sideways. Works with his hands against blockers, looks to potentially be good in this area. Can play too high when lined up inside to win the leverage battle.

Tackling: High-effort tackler with long arms and growing strength. Gets low despite his height to mirror and wrap up ballcarriers. Quarterbacks do not want to feel his explosive tackling in the backfield. Doesn't leave his feet, though he stretches to make a lot of ankle tackles other linemen couldn't make.

Intangibles: Excellent character and work ethic. Won the Lott IMPACT Award for integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity among college defenders. Began the Justin J. Watt Foundation to help schools fund athletic programs, does quite a bit of community work. Academic All-Big Ten in 2009 and 2010. Brother Derek is scheduled to play football at UW in 2011.

Compares to: Adam Carriker, Redskins -- People were impressed with Watt's combine performance, but scouts saw very similar results from Carriker four years ago. Carriker seemed to fit Washington's 3-4 scheme well in 2010, so Watt's career might get off on the right foot if he can find a similar situation.

--Chad Reuter

CBS
 
Since 2002, the Texans have drafted a total of 12 defensive lineman. We still have 2/12 on the team.

Babin, TJ, Williams, and Okoye in the 1st round. Only one of those has not been a bust.


Law of averages states this guy can't suck, right?
 
Makes perfect sense because he was a TE before DE, so we got another backup at TE!

Actually, I really like the pick. I know everyone wanted Fairley but, I think his act won't last at the next level.
 
I'm sure he has a good work ethic and will be a decent player but why draft a DE when you have so many other needs to fill? If you are going to draft a DE why not trade down, get a few draft picks, and snag Cameron Jordan.

This pick does not thrill me one bit, seems to be a reach.
 
How does he measure up with MW?

MW:----------- Watt:
ht - 6'7" ----------- 6'5"
wt - 295 ------------ 290
arm length - 33 1/8" ---------- 34"
hand size - 10" ---------- 11 1/8"
40 yd - 4.65s ---------- 4.84s
10 yd split -1.80s ----------
20 yd split - 2.77s----------
20 ss - 4.37s ---------- 4.21s
3 cone - 7.21s ----------- 6.88s
vert - 40' 1/2" ------------ 34"
broad - 10' ---------- 10'
BP - 35 ---------- 34


I know this isnt everything but its best to match his measureables up against Mario. Take a looksy, I like what I see...
 
Twas a beast in the bowl game against TCU.. don't know much about him after that. Unimpressive in the sack numbers, but could be a solid starter for us for a long time.

I think I heard an analyst comparing him to Aaron Smith.. which would not be a bad to have at all.

Definitely not a sexy pick, but could really be detrimental to our D down the road.
 
Solid pick by the Texans. No need to trade back if he is the player you feel good about. Solid player with great motor. Relentless. Great character. A guy you dont have to worry about reading in your morning newspaper that he killed a stripper while high on coke.

Wow. Wiki was already updated that he was drafted by the Texans #11.

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VTexan said:
I'm sure he has a good work ethic and will be a decent player but why draft a DE when you have so many other needs to fill? If you are going to draft a DE why not trade down, get a few draft picks, and snag Cameron Jordan.

This pick does not thrill me one bit, seems to be a reach.
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Heres the bottom line; the only way to compete in the NFL is to get after the QB (specifically Peyton). I appreciate the committment to it and to continue to do what it takes to put Manning on the ground. Thats the only way we will be able to compete.

I can agree an OLB would be great. I will disagree with you until the cows come home if you said we should have taken a CB. Youth in this spot will not work, case in point KJ.
 
VTexan said:
I'm sure he has a good work ethic and will be a decent player but why draft a DE when you have so many other needs to fill? If you are going to draft a DE why not trade down, get a few draft picks, and snag Cameron Jordan.

This pick does not thrill me one bit, seems to be a reach.
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What if no one wants to trade up? Watt best player available and opens possibility of trade for Mario or Smith when trades allowed.
 
Cant believe anyone would not like this guy. He will bat down a ton of passes, never quit on a play, create all kinds problems on 3rd down in the middle. He is a incredible athlete. At 6'5" and 290 lb's he has the second fastest 10 yard split for defensive linemen and that included DE's.
 
2slik4u said:
Heres the bottom line; the only way to compete in the NFL is to get after the QB (specifically Peyton). I appreciate the committment to it and to continue to do what it takes to put Manning on the ground. Thats the only way we will be able to compete.

I can agree an OLB would be great. I will disagree with you until the cows come home if you said we should have taken a CB. Youth in this spot will not work, case in point KJ.
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I feel you. I didn't want a CB one bit as there are so many in FA. Maybe this is a sign that Bob plans to spend big money this off season. OLB really concerns me though, mostly because Connor Barwin (all the hope aside) is still an unknown and who is going to play on the other side?
 
2slik4u said:
How does he measure up with MW?

MW:----------- Watt:
ht - 6'7" ----------- 6'5"
wt - 295 ------------ 290
arm length - 33 1/8" ---------- 34"
hand size - 10" ---------- 11 1/8"
40 yd - 4.65s ---------- 4.84s
10 yd split -1.80s ----------
20 yd split - 2.77s----------
20 ss - 4.37s ---------- 4.21s
3 cone - 7.21s ----------- 6.88s
vert - 40' 1/2" ------------ 34"
broad - 10' ---------- 10'
BP - 35 ---------- 34


I know this isnt everything but its best to match his measureables up against Mario. Take a looksy, I like what I see...
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I believe his 10 yard split was 1.61
 
ZReportDraft said:
Said scout: "They won't take Jordan. He's the best player but they will go with safe guy like JJ Watt. Good player but not great"
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Low-ceiling, safe-pick that can contribute tomorrow. KJack V.2?
 
I can't remember for certain but I think he was Parcell's top DE if you watched his draft special on ESPN. Can anyone confirm that?

I would have loved Quinn but I had a feeling he was off the board for us, Watt could wind up being a really nice player. Will be interesting to see how they mix the bodies to get him on the field.
 
VTexan said:
This pick does not thrill me one bit, seems to be a reach.
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I definitely don't think this is a reach. I'm sure someone would have taken him early.

I just don't think he is a good fit for the Texans. When we were we took Mario in 2006, we talked about how it didn't make sense to take a DE so early in the first round for a 3-4 defense.
 
2slik4u said:
Heres the bottom line; the only way to compete in the NFL is to get after the QB (specifically Peyton). I appreciate the committment to it and to continue to do what it takes to put Manning on the ground. Thats the only way we will be able to compete.
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Marcus Spears has been Dallas' best DE for the last 6 years. He has 8 sacks total.
 
rmartin65 said:
Best pick we could have made at 11. I am freaking thrilled. Strong, athletic, with a blue collar work ethic. As safe a player as there is in this draft.
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Hopefully this is Wades 1st attempt to change the culture of the Texans defense.

Antonio/MW this is notice, the party is over.
 
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