Former Wisconsin fullback retires from the NFL
Former Wisconsin Badgers fullback Derek Watt announced his retirement from the NFL Tuesday morning.
Watt played seven years in the league — four with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and three with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The fullback retires with 29 total carries, 71 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 18 receptions, 178 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
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The talented fullback played for the Badgers from 2012-2015, totaling 369 scrimmage yards and one touchdown. His two brothers, T.J. and J.J. Watt, each became Wisconsin legends in their own right, then went on to have Hall of Fame-level NFL Careers. While Derek Watt’s career does not rise to that level, a seven-year career at a position that is becoming a thing of the past is no joke.
THANK YOU! pic.twitter.com/7t8pssogZe
— Derek Watt (@DerekWatt34) March 12, 2024
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