Derek Watt is calling it a career. The fullback announced on Instagram that he’s retiring from the NFL.
“It is with great honor and gratitude that I officially announce my retirement and the end to my career,” Watt wrote. “A career that ended up being about so much more than just the game that I love. The [seven] years with [two] great organizations, 110 career games, and lifelong friendships and memories that I’ve been fortunate enough to make have been nothing short of amazing.”
While he never hit the same career pinnacle as his brothers, J.J. Watt and T.J. Watt, Derek Watt still managed to put together a seven-year career. The former sixth-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chargers, garnering 47 touches in 64 games.
In 2020, he inked a three-year, $9.75MM deal to play alongside T.J. in Pittsburgh. Watt ended up getting into 46 games during his three seasons with the Steelers, including 34 over the past two years. He actually had a “career season” in 2022 from an offensive perspective, collecting 32 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns.
Watt also had a significant special teams role throughout his career, as he averaged more than 286 ST snaps per season. He finished his career with 61 tackles.
He would have had a better/longer career if he had referred to himself as:
D J WATT !!
bravo and show yourself out. 😛
Thankfully his first name is Derek, not Benjamin….
Hardly knew ya
I love how the guy writing the article says he had a career year in 2022 with 32 yards from scrimmage.lmao
Typical The Watts are in The National Fugitive League since their serial daddy knocked up several baby mamas to produce the Ghetto Watt Triplets.
Their Pro Football Reference photos look nothing alike.