- Alabama Football approved $7.7 million to build a statue of J.J. Watt outside NRG Stadium.
- A statue would be built “in recognition of his tremendous contributions during his time with the Houston Texans.”
All references seem to originate from social media discussions or fan rumors, with no official confirmation or announcement accessible.
🧩 What Actually Makes Sense
- J.J. Watt:
- Legendary defensive end for the Houston Texans (2011–2020) and later with the Arizona Cardinals (2021–22).
- Multiple-time Defensive Player of the Year and a Houston icon.
- Honored by the Texans organization in recent years, but no public statue or formal approval by Alabama Football was reported.
- NRG Stadium:
- Located in Houston and owned by Harris County–Houston Sports Authority.
- It’s highly unlikely that the University of Alabama—or any outside football program—would fund or approve a statue at this venue.
✅ Bottom Line
As of now, this story appears entirely unverified—likely a rumor. There’s no record of Alabama Football funding a Watt statue, nor has any official announcement been made by Houston’s stadium authority or Texans organization.
