"[Clowney's] big, he's really big," Correa said before Tuesday's game against the Rays. "He's tall and huge and a monster.
"When I saw him, I knew I have to keep playing baseball."
Toward the end of practice, Correa tossed the ball with Watt. Though he'd never seen American football in person before the morning visit, Correa said he gripped the ball correctly and made a few nice tosses.
His tackle of Altuve also drew rave reviews from the game's veterans.
"J.J. said that he saw that," Correa said. "Said it was pretty good form and to take it easier next time on Altuve.