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10 NFL players who would survive on The Walking Dead

By Adam Carlson

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: A detailed view of the NFL logo on the field during the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: A detailed view of the NFL logo on the field during the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans warms up before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

2. J.J. Watt, defensive line – Houston Texans

J.J. Watt has become a centerpiece of the Texans defense and a fan favorite. He is typically among the top choices to be the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year each season. As a disruptive pass rusher and strong tackler,

There have been plenty of times Watt has been bloodied on the football field only to continue playing and use that pain as a motivator to make more plays. This kind of toughness would come in handy when fighting human threats in the zombie apocalypse.

His strong, yet agile pass-rush technique has seen plenty of copycats since he joined the league but none have seemed to master his form. Being able to combine power moves with speed and balance on the battlefield will help against any foe.

Most of all, Watt is just a good guy. He is a regular contributor to charities and consistently taking part in events that help children and communities. He would be an ideal citizen at any survival settlement and an excellent addition to any zombie-fighting army.

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