Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, January 26, 2015
Another day, another honor for a former Big Ten football player.
One day after Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska) took home Senior Bowl Most Outstanding Player, J.J. Watt (Wisconsin) claimed Defensive MVP of the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday night.
Watt, the first player in NFL history to record multiple 20-sack seasons, an interception and fumble recovery in a losing effort.
Here's how other ex-Big Ten stars did: Drew Brees (Purdue) 13-21, 163 yards, 2 TD; Tamba Hali (Penn State) 3 tackles; Vontae Davis (Illinois) 2 tackles; Cameron Wake (Penn State) 2 tackles, 1 TFL; Donte Whitner (Ohio State) 2 tackles
Watch Watt's interception in the tweet below.
Dear QBs,
Do NOT throw near @JJWatt when he's on defense.
He'll think he's on offense.
He'll take your football. http://t.co/Um4SK9w2GE— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2015
It didn't count, but Watt also made an incredible Odell Beckham-esque catch while throwing the football around with a fan. Yes, you read that correctly.
Watch the video in the tweet below.
Pretty sure the Pro Bowl is just J.J. Watt and Odell Beckham Jr. playing H-O-R-S-E (via @SportsCenter) https://t.co/tx2rvB6XXk
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 26, 2015
Watt's younger brothers, Derek and T.J., both current Wisconsin players, were very proud of big brother.
Defensive MVP of the Pro Bowl! Congrats @JJWatt! Another well deserved award. #ProudYoungerBrother
— Derek Watt (@DerekWatt34) January 26, 2015
Make room in the garage for the new truck @JJWatt
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) January 26, 2015
There's also this feature from Watt being mic'd up.
"It ain't patty-cake! Turn it up a little bit!!"@JJWatt.
Mic'd Up.
Enough said. #ProBowl #TeamCarter http://t.co/NEPUyyBVjh— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2015
