Derek Watt
American football player
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| March 12 2024 | Announced retirement from football via Instagram after not being signed to a team for the 2023 season. |
| 2022 | Caught a one-yard touchdown from wide receiver Chase Claypool during Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. |
| 2022 | Appeared in all 17 games and started three, continuing to contribute as a fullback and on special teams. |
| 2021 | Appeared in all 17 games and started four during the season. |
| 2020 | Derek, J.J., and T.J. Watt became hosts of the TV show Ultimate Tag. |
| 2020 | Derek Watt appeared in a Subway commercial with his brothers J.J. and T.J., and their parents John and Connie. |
| 2020 | Blocked a punt against the Denver Broncos in Week 2, resulting in a safety. |
| 2020 | Ran his first rushing plays with the Steelers in the Wild Card Round against the Cleveland Browns. |
| December 2020 | Derek and Gabriella Justin welcomed their second son, Brayden George Watt. |
| December 21 2020 | Suffered a concussion while serving as a gunner after being blocked into former Badgers teammate Alex Erickson during a punt return. |
| March 26 2020 | Signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, joining his younger brother T.J. Watt on the team. |
| 2019 | Concluded his tenure with the San Diego Chargers, having played for the team from 2016 to 2019 in multiple roles including running back, fullback, and special teams contributor. |
| 2019 | Watt appeared in all 16 games during the season and scored a notable rushing touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars, demonstrating his versatility as a running back and fullback. |
| February 2019 | Derek and Gabriella Justin welcomed their first child, son Logan James Watt. |
| 2018 | Derek Watt married Gabriella Justin. |
| 2016 | Derek Watt was rated the second-best fullback in the NFL draft by Pro Football Focus, and received the second-best blocking grade among fullbacks in the draft. |
| 2016 | Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the NFL draft. |
| 2015 | Completed his football career at University of Wisconsin-Madison with his brother T. J. Watt |
| 2014 | Watt appears in only three games during the 2014 season, limiting his on-field contributions. |
| 2013 | In the 2013 season, Watt makes three receptions for 20 receiving yards for the Wisconsin Badgers. |
| 2012 | During the 2012 season, Watt records 12 receptions for 150 receiving yards, contributing to the team's offensive performance. |
| 2012 | Began playing football at University of Wisconsin-Madison alongside his brother T. J. Watt |
| 2011 | Derek Watt begins playing college football at the University of Wisconsin, becoming part of the offensive lineup. |
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