Derek Watt
32-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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Calls end to career
Watt announced Tuesday via his personal Instagram account that he has retired from professional football.
ANALYSIS
Watt last suited up for Pittsburgh in 2022, and he served as the Steelers' top fullback for three seasons after beginning his career in 2016 with the Chargers, who drafted him in the sixth round. With the 31-year-old now hanging up the cleats, Pittsburgh star pass rusher T.J. Watt (knee) is the last of three Watt brothers remaining in the NFL, with J.J. Watt having retired after the 2022 season.
Watt last suited up for Pittsburgh in 2022, and he served as the Steelers' top fullback for three seasons after beginning his career in 2016 with the Chargers, who drafted him in the sixth round. With the 31-year-old now hanging up the cleats, Pittsburgh star pass rusher T.J. Watt (knee) is the last of three Watt brothers remaining in the NFL, with J.J. Watt having retired after the 2022 season.
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Measurables Review
How do Derek Watt's measurables compare to other fullbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 2"Weight
234 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.75 secShuttle Time
4.29 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
19 reps
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No matter the hand dealt to coach Mike Tomlin, he churns out at least a .500 record in any given season. In 2023, he's entrusted the Steelers offense in second-year QB Kenny Pickett, for better or worse.
James Cook got more snaps and carries than Devin Singletary even with the Bills playing their starters for the entire game Sunday.
Rookie running back Rachaad White got the start over Leonard Fournette, who then suffered a hip injury in the second half.
Eno Benjamin was the last man standing in Arizona's backfield this past Sunday, and the Cardinals aren't the only NFC West team staring at a thinned out depth chart this week.
The Steelers run defense is vulnerable, and Kareem Hunt might want a touchdown or two after Nick Chubb hogged three in Week 2.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Watt appeared in all 17 games for the Steelers last year but saw most of his playing time on special teams. The 29-year-old has recorded just four touches over his first two years in Pittsburgh and is unlikely to see meaningful work in 2022 after Najee Harris impressed as a rookie last season.
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Reaches end zone in Week 18
Watt rushed once for one yard and a touchdown during the Steelers' 28-14 win over Cleveland on Monday.
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Accounts for five yards in win
Watt carried once for four yards and recorded a one-yard reception in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts.
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Minimal work during regular season
Watt recorded one carry for one yard while securing all three of his targets for 15 yards during the 2021 regular season.
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Renegotiates contract
Watt agreed Thursday with the Steelers on a restructured contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Networkreports.
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Full speed at practice
Watt (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
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