HOUSTON -- J.J. Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. As he enters his sixth season, Watt is already one of the best in NFL history.
The Houston Texans' defensive end was named the best player in the NFL by ESPN for the second straight season. His three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards are tied with Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor for the most since the award was founded in 1971. Taylor earned his three in his first six seasons; Watt won his in five.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, since Watt entered the league in 2011 he is by far the leader in sacks (74.