Steelers sign first-round draft pick T.J. Watt

Publish date: 2024-08-24

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers said Wednesday that they have signed first-round draft pick T.J. Watt to a four-year deal.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Watt, 6 feet 4 inches tall and 252 pounds, was the 30th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

He played collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin.

Watt appeared in 27 games, making 14 starts over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11.5 sacks in his career.

All eight Steelers selected in the draft have now signed with the team.

Watt is the brother of Houston Texans' star J.J. Watt and Los Angeles Chargers fullback Derek Watt.

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