T.J. Watt is headed to Pittsburgh after going 30th overall
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Wisconsin linebacker T.J. Watt with the 30th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft.
The Badgers converted Watt from a tight end to an outside linebacker and the junior broke out last season for Wisconsin as a second-team All-American linebacker. He has some nice athleticism and his measurables are impressive. Watt has good upside and could develop into a starter for the Steelers' defense at some point in his rookie season.
As a junior in 2016, Watt recorded 15.5 tackles for loss, including an impressive 11.5 sacks and a pick-six. He added two forced fumbles in 14 games last season.
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