According to the search results, J.J. Watt is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans. He played college football at Central Michigan and Wisconsin and was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Watt announced his retirement on December 27, 2022, and explained that he had planned for this conclusion and that it was the right time. Watt has had a successful career, recording 9.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, six passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in his final season. He has also overcome several injuries throughout his career, including a herniated disc, a tibial plateau fracture, and a torn pectoral. In addition, Watt underwent a heart procedure in October 2022 but returned to play the following Sunday. After retiring, Watt joined The NFL Today as a studio analyst.