HOUSTON \u2013 Retired Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt, a future lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was inducted into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n
Watt was announced Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
Watt, a Ring of Honor member along with Andre Johnson, Bob McNair and Janice McNair, is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.<\/p>\n
Watt owns the franchise record with 101 career sacks and he recorded 172 tackles for losses with 282 quarterback hits. Overall, Watt finished his career with 114 1\/2 sacks, 194 tackles for losses and 317 quarterback hits with 70 forced fumbles and two interceptions returned for touchdowns.<\/p>\n
Drafted in the first round out of Wisconsin in 2011, Watt, 36, retired after the 2022 season after playing for the Arizona Cardinals for two seasons.<\/p>\n
Watt is a former Walter Payton Man of the Year known for his philanthropy, especially raising funds for hurricane relief.<\/p>\n
He is a five-time All-Pro selection.<\/p>\n
Watt is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028.<\/p>\n
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com<\/p>\n
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