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Is J.J. Watt a First Ballot Hall of Famer?

J.J. Watt was selected with the 11th overall pick by the Houston Texans during the 2011 NFL Draft after an esteemed career with the Wisconsin Badgers.

At the college level, Watt had a great career after transferring from Central Michigan, stacking awards such as First-Team All-American, First-Team All-Big Ten, and the Lott Impact player award.

As soon as he entered the NFL, Watt was a defensive player that every offensive coordinator had to plan around.

J.J. Watt finished his career this season with the Arizona Cardinals and didn't slow down, ending with 12.