Current NFL players have once again voted on their Top 100 Players of 2025 in the league, and linebacker T.J. Watt is among the Steelers to make the NFL Top 100 list this year.
Watt came in at No. 11 on the list. He was ranked No. 8 in 2024 and No. 27 in 2023.
Watt was voted by his teammates as the 2024 Steelers Most Valuable Player, becoming the first player in team history to win the award five times (2019-21, 23-24). Watt earned multiple honors in 2024, including being named second team AP All-Pro and All-NFL by the Pro Football Writers of America, as well as being voted a starter for the Pro Bowl Games, although he didn't participate due to injury.
Watt started all 17 regular season games in 2024, finishing with 61 tackles, 40 of them solo stops. He had 11.5 sacks, 19 tackles for a loss, 27 quarterback hits, six forced fumbles, four passes defensed, three strip sacks, and two fumble recoveries.
He was the only player in the NFL that ranked among the top six in the League in strip sacks (t-1st), forced fumbles (1st), quarterback hits (6th), fumble recoveries (t-7th), sacks (8th) and tackles for loss (2nd) in 2024.
Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the New York Giants in a Week 8 win.
Watt had seven tackles, two sacks, including a strip-sack that he recovered near the end of the game. And that couldn't have come at a better time as the Steelers had just turned the ball over and the Giants were driving.
It was the eighth time in his career Watt won Player of the Week honors, previously doing so Weeks 1 and 5 of 2018; Week 2 of 2020; Weeks 6, 13 and 17 of 2021; and Week 18 of 2023.
Watt joins two of his teammates on the list including linebacker Patrick Queen, who is ranked No. 75 and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, who is ranked No. 83.
Take a look at photographs of Steelers LB T.J. Watt from the 2024 season
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) strip sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 18-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts after sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Denver, CO. The Steelers defeated the Broncos 13-6. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) looks on during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) strip sack Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. With this sack, Watt reached 100 career sacks. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) signals to the defensive line during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sits at his locker prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) tackles Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) hypes up the crowd during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is introduced during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) recovers a fumble during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Taylor Ollason / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) waits in the tunnel to be introduced prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Fireworks explode over Acrisure Stadium as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) stands for the national anthem prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) blocks a pass attempt by Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Landover, MD. The Steelers defeated the Commanders 28-27. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) gets fired up in the locker room prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Chargers 20-10. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Helicopters fly over M&T Bank Stadium as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) stands for the national anthem prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. The Ravens beat the Steelers 34-17. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and the linebackers huddle on the field for "Who Ride" prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) waits to be introduced prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and reaching 100 career sacks during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sits at his locker prior to a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) blocks a pass by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. The Steelers defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Ravens 18-16. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) blocks a pass attempt by New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Jets 37-15. (Jared Wickerham / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. The Eagles beat the Steelers 27-13. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and the Steelers defense pose in the endzone after Watt recovered a fumble during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Giants 26-18. (Arron Anastasia / Pittsburgh Steelers)
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