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The Pittsburgh Steelers know that they are blessed to have T.J. Watt on their defense. The four-time All-Pro is one of the most productive edge rushers in the NFL during his time in the league. Watt is sometimes forgotten when discussing the best pass rushers in the NFL. However, a poll of NFL personnel reveals that Watt is regarded as special by those in the know.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler spoke with NFL executives, coaches, and scouts in an effort to create a comprehensive rankings of the best edge rushers in the NFL in 2024. It should be no surprise to Steelers fans that T.J. Watt received high marks on this ranking. However, he fell just short of capturing the top spot.
Watt came in at second, just behind a division rival in Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.
One voter dubbed Watt the “Aaron Donald of pass rushers,” meaning the player who should top every list. Watt is definitely a menace on the field. Watt led the NFL last year with 19 sacks and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
“He can’t be labeled a high-motor guy — he’s just exceptionally hard to block, probably the hardest in the league,” a high-ranking NFL official said. “He has technique, power, counters, violence, bend. Everything you want.”
T.J. Watt has 96.5 sacks through his first seven years in the NFL. This ranks third all-time right behind Reggie White (110) and DeMarcus Ware (99.5).
The lowest ranking that Watt received with fifth, which is pretty disrespectful considering how talented he is.
