Texans' pick Watt completes long journey to NFL
HOUSTON
He came up with the personal mantra himself and it's a constant
reminder of his long, winding journey to becoming a first-round
pick in the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Watt toured Reliant Stadium with his
parents on Friday, after the Houston Texans took him with the 11th
overall pick on Thursday.
About this time three years ago, Watt was delivering pizzas and
taking classes at a community college. He convinced Wisconsin coach
Bret Bielema to give him a chance, and Watt became one of the top
defensive ends in the Big Ten.
Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said Watt is a disruptive
playmaker whom he hopes will develop into an effective complement
to Mario Williams, the Texans' all-time sacks leader.
