J.J Watt Scouting Report

Pros

• Ideal size to be a 5 Technique in 3-4 Defense
• Uses his hands very well, rip and swim moves are very effective, violent hand punch
• Keep long arms extended, does a good job not getting engaged
• Non-stop motor, never quits on play
• Great in pursuit, will chase the ball down the line
• Good quickness and explosion
• Strong at the point of attack
• Great character, is a hard worker, and very competitive

Cons

• Needs to do a better job in contain. Likes to go inside, but leaves the edge
• Needs to do a better job against the run. Is able, but gets upfield against the run too quickly
• Doesn't move laterally all that well

Overall

J.J Watt will never be a dominant player in the league, but he will be a very valuable piece to a 3-4 defense. He is your prototypical 5 Technique Defensive End, with the size and the strength to control multiple gaps and eat up space, but also is able to get penetration due to his relentless motor and hand use. He doesn't have the athleticism of a Marcell Dareus or Cameron Heyward, but Watt gets everything he has out of what he's got, and will be a coaches dream. He uses his hands better than any defensive lineman in the draft, as his rip and swim moves are extremely difficult to defend against. He needs to do a better job setting the edge against the run, as he tends to get upfield too quickly on run plays, letting the run get outside, but that is something that can be easily solved. He is limited in potential, but will be a very effective player for a long time. He is a Mid-to-Late 1st round pick.

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