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NFL Draft 2017: 10 Biggest Hits From First Round

By Jordan Luth

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pittsburgh Steelers. T.J Watt. 9. player. 55. . Defensive End

With James Harrison being 39 years old, the Steelers needed to get a new young pass rusher. That is exactly what they did by getting T.J Watt out of Wisconsin.

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During his last year at Wisconsin, Watt had 63 tackles, 15.5 tackles for a loss, and 11.5 sacks. Harrison led the Steelers with 5 sacks last year. T.J Watt will have a chance to prove that he belongs early, and if he can produce like his brother J.J. Watt, he should have a nice career.

It is unknown if T.J will end up being as good as his brother, but he has the work ethic to turn into a great NFL pass rusher. He should see time at outside linebacker and/or at defensive end.

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