JJ Watt a superstar in Houston - on and off the field

The NFL draft ended this weekend with the Texans having another successful effort. While they've had their hits and misses in the draft over the years, nobody can argue with their first round pick two years ago: J.J. Watt.

He has quickly become a superstar in his adopted hometown, and much of that love has little to do with football.

Watt has made a name for himself on the field, but his likeability extends beyond the gridiron.

"It means more to me to be a great person than it does to be a great football player," Watt said. "And I want to be a damn good football player, so I have to be a dang great person to keep up with that."

Watt's foundation has already raised a quarter of a million dollars to help children with after-school programs. That's not including Saturday's charity softball game, which Watt expected would net another $300,000.

For more information about the Justin J. Watt Foundation and the event, visit JJWFoundation.org.

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