J.J. Watt was drafted No. 11 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 11 · #11 overall
J.J. Watt Wisconsin Draft
J.J. Watt was drafted No. 11 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value
5× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 1102nd at Wisconsin
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 5
The pick
How J.J. Watt came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 290 lbs
- Hometown
- Pewaukee, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 16 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 1102nd among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10595% of career value
- Final season
- 202211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of J.J. Watt.
USC · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Missouri
Florida State
Auburn
Wisconsin in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.J. Watt in the 2011 NFL Draft
J.J. Watt is a Defensive end out of Wisconsin selected No. 11 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was J.J. Watt drafted?
J.J. Watt was selected No. 11 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/j-j-watt.
What college did J.J. Watt play for?
J.J. Watt played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did J.J. Watt's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 110 career approximate value Accolades: 5× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/j-j-watt.