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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Headed to Pittsburgh

The Steelers selected Watt in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, 30th overall.

Analysis:

He's not his brother J.J., but the younger Watt obviously carries very good athletic pedigree in his own right, even if it's at another position. That the Steelers picked him would seem to indicate they view him as an outside linebacker in their 3-4. He posted 11.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in a dominant Wisconsin defense last year, and he cemented his status as a first-round pick by testing well with a 4.69-second 40, 37-inch vertical, 128-inch broad jump and elite agility drills at the Combine.

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