Derek John Watt is an American football fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
Watt attended and played high school football at Pewaukee High School.
He played college football at Wisconsin and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. His older brother is J. J. Watt, and his younger brother is Steelers teammate T. J.
He was part of the offense that helped running back Melvin Gordon amass record-breaking rushing yards during his Badger career.
In the 2012 season, he had 12 receptions for 150 receiving yards, and 2013 season, he had three receptions for 20 receiving yards.
Watt and Gordon went on to reunite as teammates when Watt was drafted by the Chargers in 2016.
Is Derek Watt related to T.J. Watt?
Yes, Derek Watt is related to T.J. Watt. The American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League T.J. Watt is the younger brother of Derek Watt.