7 Pittsburgh Steelers with a chance at making the Hall of Fame
By Tommy Jaggi
T.J. Watt: 75% chance
A 75 percent chance at the Hall of Fame might seem a little steep for a player who has played just three seasons in the NFL but will make complete sense after you hear the reasoning. While Watt has been thoroughly impressive since joining the team, there are many who may not realize just how well he has done.
So far in his NFL career, he is on a faster pace in terms of sacks and forced fumbles than players like DeMarcus Ware, Terrell Suggs, and Khalil Mack – each future Hall of Famers in their own right. Watt has compiled 34.5 sacks, 70 quarterback hits, 36 tackles for a loss, and 15 forced fumbles through just three seasons, according to Pro Football Reference.
At just 25 years old, the best could be yet to come. Entering the NFL in 2017, Watt was tested as a 95th percentile athlete among all edge defenders, according to Three Sigma Athlete, and his combination of size and athleticism is extremely rare.
With the strides he has made every season since entering the league, there’s no evidence to suggest that won’t continue. If he stays healthy, Watt is on the fast track to the Hall of Fame.