Watt to receive honorary doctorate for hurricane relief work

Houston Texans star J.J. Watt will receive an honorary doctorate from Baylor for his relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the university announced.

Watt, who raised over $37 million to help counter the devastation caused by the hurricane, will be given a Doctor of Humanities in Medicine degree during Baylor's commencement ceremony in May.

The 28-year-old was named the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year during Super Bowl weekend for his humanitarian work within the community.

Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, is rehabbing from a broken leg that ended his 2017 season after five games.