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During his college career, did T. J. Watt switch position after redshirting due to injury?

  • No

  • Yes

  • He switched to Wide Receiver

  • He switched to Cornerback

Answer

Yes, T. J. Watt switched position from tight end to linebacker after redshirting due to injury. He played tight end for his first two seasons at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before suffering a foot injury that required surgery and redshirting his junior season. During his redshirt year, he worked on improving his speed and athleticism and began to train more like a linebacker.
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