Trent Jordan "T. J.J. Watt grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, about 22 minutes from Milwaukee. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin, and was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.His older brothers are J. J. Watt of the Houston Texans and Steelers teammate Derek Watt. With three sons in the NFL, Connie Watt chats raising 3 professional football players for the Texans, Steelers and Chargers on TODAY. Most of the offseason, that's still where you can find him. J.J. Watt and his girlfriend, Kealia Ohai, have taken the next step in their relationship — they’ve become dog-parents! J." Watt (born October 11, 1994) is an American football outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).