Rankings:
Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS
J.J. Watt Measurables:
Position: Defensive End
School: Wisconsin
Year: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 290
40-Yard Dash: 4.85
School: Wisconsin
Year: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 290
40-Yard Dash: 4.85
Strengths:
- Excellent size with good strength and decent athletic ability
- Long frame and wingspan
- Has a great first step, quick off the line
- Gets consistent penetration through gaps
- Has a good bull rush and a solid rip move
- Holds up to double teams
- Sheds blocks well
- Solid against the run
- Violent tackler
- Relentless player who plays with tremendous intensity
- Versatile lineman who can play on the inside or outside
- Good character and leadership skills
- Has a knack for blocking kicks
Weaknesses:
- Doesn't possess great natural pass-rushing skills
- Needs to develop a larger variety of pass rush moves
- Inexperienced, still learning the position
- Lacks elite speed and agility
Bottom Line on J.J. Watt:
J.J. Watt has the ideal makeup of a left defensive end in a 4-3 defense or the five technique end position in a 3-4. He also has the versatility of sliding inside on passing downs. He holds the point of attack well against the run, and is also a decent pass rusher. He should develop into a solid starter in the NFL
Projection: Despite not having elite athletic ability, Watt has the size and potential to slip into the later part of the first round.