Quote:Just like a lot of people underrated Derek Carr because of who his older brother is. In a 2014 draft redo he would have been the top pick by Houston. You would think after seeing his success over the last 3 years analysts writing mock drafts knew not to put an emphasis on blood lines. T.J. Watt may be worthy of a late first round pick - the combine and Wisconsin's pro day will answer that question - but J.J. would not have anything to do with it. The only mock draft I have seen so far (Daniel Jeremiah's second on NFL.com) has T.J. going to the linebacker-needy Packers.

 

You're comparing the QB position though to two brothers who play different positions entirely. I am just saying I think he's going to fall a lot further than most people care to admit. But as far as the blood line argument. There's been just as many blunders than success. Tim Hasselebeck wasn't anything like his brother Matt. Gronkowski's little brother is nothing like him. Rodgers' little brother was nothing like him. Clay Matthew's little brother Casey is nothing like him, etc. 

 

I see your point though. And it does have a 50/50 chance to be honest. You can point to the Manning's. You can look at the Bennett's and the Pouncey's. Etc. 

 

But J.T Watt doesn't have a lot of starting experience and he's riding into this draft on one year of production. Not a whole lot out there on him to gauge his ability and game overall. This isn't a really deep class either at the OLB position so having his name does help him. I just think he should be a 2nd day player at best. 

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