J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Houston Texans’ Ring of Honour on October 1st, the team announced on Monday. Houston Texans Announce Ceremony to Honor J.J. Watt
Along with former wide receiver Andre Johnson and late team founder Robert C. McNair, Watt will become the third member of the Texans Ring of Honour.
The official induction ceremony will happen during the team’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who T.J. Watt’s younger brother plays for, at halftime.
In his ten years with the Texans, Watt won three Defensive Player of the Year accolades, five All-Pro selections, and Pro Bowl honours. The defensive end ranks fifth in total tackles with 409 and leads Houston in career sacks with 101, 44 more than Whitney Mercilus in second place.
“J.J. Watt is the third member of the Ring of Honour, and we couldn’t be happier. Everyone is aware of how much J.J. means to our family, the Texans organisation, and the entire City of Houston, according to a statement from team owners Janice, Hannah, and Cal McNair.
“He is one of the best players in NFL history, and he developed a special and lasting connection with our supporters. Houston has always held a special place in its heart for J.J., so we are overjoyed to have him back. On October 1st, we can’t wait to give J.J. and his family the celebration they deserve on behalf of the entire organisation.
Watt’s tenure in Houston got off to a blistering start with 20.5-sack performances in two of his first four seasons (2012 and 2014). He also recorded 39 tackles for loss in his second year, the most in the NFL that season, and finished second in MVP voting in 2014.
The Texans drafted Watt in 2011 with the overall 11th pick. In 10 seasons with Houston, he became the franchise leader in quarterback hits, multi-sack games, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries, according to the Texans. Watt left Houston in 2021 for two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals before retiring in December 2022.
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