As a rookie in 2017, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt had a strong season with seven sacks and an interception, among other accolades. He helped the defense improve, leading the league in sacks and doing enough to get the team to a 13-3 regular season record.
Watt himself improved a lot on his second season, boosting his sack total up to 13 and forcing six fumbles. He was arguably the team’s defensive player and has the makings of a Pro Bowler in the near future for sure. But the team faltered late in games frequently and fell to 9-6-1 on the season, coming half a game from reaching the postseason.