The Houston Texans will induct J.J. Watt into their Ring of Honor on Oct. 1.
Watt, who cemented his legacy with the Texans as the three-time Defensive Player of the Year and a tireless philanthropist, will become the third person so honored.
He joins the late Robert McNair, the founding owner, and wide receiver Andre Johnson.
The Texans made the announcement Monday in a video posted to social media.
"Everybody knows how much J.J. means to our family, the Texans organization and the entire City of Houston," the McNair family said in a statement. "He is one of the most dominant players in NFL history and he created a unique and irreplaceable bond with our fans.