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J.J. Watt wants to coach high school after playing career ends

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J.J. Watt is already planning for his life after football - or rather, life after the NFL.

The Houston Texans superstar is planning to become a high school football coach after his career winds down.

"My high school coach had a great impact on me, helped me become the man I am today. So I want to go back and help as many kids achieve their dreams and really try to influence them to do great things," Watt said, according to NFL Network.

Watt is proving to be a generational talent, and could join Lawrence Taylor as the only player with three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

At 26, Watt's coaching ambitions may only come to fruition in a decade or so.

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