J.J. Watt
Keynote Speaker: Legendary NFL Defensive End & Sports Broadcaster; Three-Time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year; CBS NFL Analyst
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J.J. Watt Biography
J.J. Watt is recognized as one of the top defensive players in National Football League history. After playing college football at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned the Lott IMPACT Trophy, First-Team All-American honors, and First-Team All-Big Ten recognition, Watt was selected by the Houston Texans in the first round of the NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he earned Texans Team Rookie of the Year honors and a spot on the All-Rookie Team.
During his 12-season NFL career, Watt established a reputation as a dominant defensive end. He was named AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times, tying Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor for the most wins of the award. Watt became the first player in NFL history to record two seasons with 20 or more sacks and remains the only player to achieve 20-plus sacks and 10-plus passes defensed in the same season, a feat accomplished twice. He earned five First-Team All-Pro selections, five Pro Bowl appearances, and was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. Watt holds the Houston Texans' franchise records for sacks and forced fumbles, finishing his career with 114.5 sacks, 586 total tackles, and 27 forced fumbles across 151 games.
Throughout his career, Watt overcame significant injuries, including back surgeries, a broken leg, a torn pectoral muscle, and a severe shoulder injury requiring reconstruction. His resilience became a defining aspect of his legacy, reflected in his personal motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard." Off the field, Watt raised more than $37 million for victims of Hurricane Harvey, an effort that earned him the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year honor. He was inducted into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor, solidifying his place in franchise history.
Following his retirement, Watt has remained active in the sports industry. He joined CBS Sports as a studio analyst on "The NFL Today," sharing his football expertise with a national audience. Watt also became a minority investor in Burnley Football Club, expanding his involvement in sports ownership. He was named an inductee into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame. Watt's career spans professional football, sports broadcasting, philanthropy, and sports investment, making him a prominent figure in the sports world.
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J.J. Watt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Athlete and Sports. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. J.J. Watt generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tim Tebow, Emmitt Smith and Andre Agassi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling J.J. Watt for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book J.J. Watt for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does J.J. Watt speak about?
J.J. Watt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports, Sports Motivation, College, Commencement, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth and Sports Journalism & Broadcasting. -
Where does J.J. Watt travel from?
J.J. Watt generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for J.J. Watt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like J.J. Watt for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book J.J. Watt for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host J.J. Watt or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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