Houston Texans

J.J. Watt spends Christmas visiting children in hospital

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 3:57 p.m. ET

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While much of the world spent Christmas with family, at home, opening gifts, Houston Texans star J.J. Watt chose to spend his holiday away from home -- with kids who have no choice but to spend the day away from home.

The behemoth, most feared man in the NFL spent Friday visiting children in the hospital, trying to brighten their day while getting the same in return.

He actually did the same thing on Christmas Eve, and he wore the same clothes a second day in a row on Friday. As you can tell, he doesn’t care what you think about his clothing habits:

"I'm a cotton-headed ninnymuggins." #IJustLikeSmiling #SmilingsMyFavorite pic.twitter.com/55mIf1gXw3
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 25, 2015

And yep, I most definitely am wearing the same clothes as yesterday. Don't act like you've never done it! It's very comfortable. #NoShame
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 25, 2015

Most of the time we see athletes visiting hospitals we see them surprise the patients. But this brilliant kid turned the tables on Watt, pulling up his gown to flash some sweet Watt socks.

Walked in, Junior said "look what's been keeping my feet warm while I'm in here." What a crazy life. Jr. is a champ. pic.twitter.com/BwwyOnlVy1
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 25, 2015

The Texans nominated Watt for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year on Wednesday. In doing things like this to brighten the spirits of families in some of the most stressful of situations, it’s easy to see why.

A smile and heart so genuine and pure. Thank @JJWatt so much for visiting Isabelle! pic.twitter.com/cysaFLEFff
— Elizabeth Callahan (@Wolf101Angel) December 26, 2015

When Isabelle smiled, all was right, if only for a moment. She is such a beautiful little girl & lit up the room. https://t.co/xm9W4lV7As
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 26, 2015