Watt Praised By NFL Community For Classy Encounter With Fan

J.J. Watt’s classy encounter is being praised across the NFL community after he followed through on meeting a fan he’d seen in New York City. Douglas Sandstorm said he had breakfast on Saturday in Greenwich Village but didn’t ask for a photo out of respect. Less than an hour later, Watt checked whether the fan was still in the area and offered to meet up, clearing his schedule. A photo of Watt and Sandstorm was shared online afterward. The story highlights Watt’s reputation beyond football, including his 2017 Walter Payton Man of the Year honor. In his NFL career, he totaled 531 tackles, 317 QB hits, 114.5 sacks and 27 forced fumbles, and he raised more than $37 million for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.