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T.J. Watt Credits Former Chiefs Defender Dee Ford For Unorthodox Pass-Rush Stance

Since entering the league as the No. 30 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Steelers’ outside linebacker T.J. Watt has become one of the most consistent and feared pass rushers in the game, bar none.

He already has a Defensive Player of the Year award under his belt from the 2021 season in which he tied the single season sacks record with 22.5. Now, he’s up for a second DPOY award Thursday night during NFL Honors in Las Vegas.

Despite being such a dominant force, Watt does some things differently from others in the league.