All the troubled NFL players really need to take a page out of JJ Watt’s handbook. He is never in the media for getting arrested. Instead he is always spreading joy to those less fortunate; whether it be the children of Newtown or one of his many fans.
Recently, he made another fan’s dream come true by spending the day with him. Itzy Cragen is a quadriplegic who lives in Houston and is one of Watt’s biggest fans. Cragen was struck by a car and has been in a wheelchair since he was a toddler. However, he loves to watch Watt and the Texans; frequently yelling out “JJ Swatt!” Cragen’s nurse, Eran Melinik, wrote a Facebook post asking Watt if he could find time to spend with Cragen.
After the post was shared by thousands of people, it made its way to JJ himself. Watt responded, “We will make this happen” . Never one to make false promises, Watt came through and Itzy got to spend time with his favorite player! Watt posted this picture on his Twitter account of the two at what appears to be Reliant Stadium where the Texans play.
JJ Watt continues to be a shining example of what an athlete is about. It is about using your platform to make other’s lives better even if it is just for a few minutes. He continues to show his big heart and it is impossible to root against him. The Texans have an incredibly special player on their hands!
