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The Pittsburgh Steelers struck gold when they drafted TJ Watt in the first round, 30th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft. In his seven regular seasons with the team, Watt has dominated the league, amassing 96.5 sacks, 401 combined tackles, seven interceptions, 45 passes defensed, 27 forced fumbles, 10 fumble recoveries, and one touchdown.

His exceptional on-field performance has earned him six Pro Bowl selections, four All-Pro honors, and the 2021 AP Defensive Player of the Year Award. During the 2023 season, Watt's dominance was more evident than ever as he led the league with 19 sacks. Despite his remarkable performance, Watt did not win the 2023 AP Defensive Player of the Year Award, a decision that many pundits and Steelers fans strongly disagreed with.



Knowing he would be snubbed, Watt did not attend the NFL Honors ceremony. After it was announced that Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett had won the award, Watt posted a message on social media hinting at his displeasure. The entire offseason has been filled with debates between Watt and Garrett.

Both are incredible players, but it seems that no matter what Watt does, the league favors Garrett, despite Garrett not matching Watt's level of production. ESPN surveyed league executives, scouts, and coaches to determine the top 10 edge rushers heading into the 2024 season, and the results showed Garrett as the undisputed best edge rusher in the league. "Garrett is now in Tier 1 by himself, earning 70% of the first-place votes," wrote.

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