https://n.rivals.com/news/ranking-the-top-nfl-rookies-at-midseason-nos-7-9
The skinny: With his brother, J.J. Watt obviously making a huge name for himself at Wisconsin, it didn’t come as much of a surprise when his younger brother committed to the Badgers during the spring over Minnesota and Northern Illinois. Initially a tight end with the Badgers, Watt struggled with injuries until the 2015 season, when he was moved to linebacker. A huge 2016 season catapulted him into the first round of this spring’s draft, where he was selected by Pittsburgh. He has become a playmaker for the Steelers as a rookie, with 28 tackles, four sacks and one interception.
Farrell’s take: Perhaps based on his bloodlines, we should have had Watt ranked higher. When will we learn? T.J., like his brother J.J., was as much a tight end prospect as he was a defensive prospect and really hit his stride in college. Now he’s an elite pass rusher who is also disruptive in pass coverage and a great pick for the Steelers.
The skinny: With his brother, J.J. Watt obviously making a huge name for himself at Wisconsin, it didn’t come as much of a surprise when his younger brother committed to the Badgers during the spring over Minnesota and Northern Illinois. Initially a tight end with the Badgers, Watt struggled with injuries until the 2015 season, when he was moved to linebacker. A huge 2016 season catapulted him into the first round of this spring’s draft, where he was selected by Pittsburgh. He has become a playmaker for the Steelers as a rookie, with 28 tackles, four sacks and one interception.
Farrell’s take: Perhaps based on his bloodlines, we should have had Watt ranked higher. When will we learn? T.J., like his brother J.J., was as much a tight end prospect as he was a defensive prospect and really hit his stride in college. Now he’s an elite pass rusher who is also disruptive in pass coverage and a great pick for the Steelers.
