Jan 13, 2013; Foxboro, MA, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) before the AFC divisional round playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
It appeared as if this trend of people box jumping was dying down. But J.J. Watt is breathing new life into it.
YouTube user “Evan Conley” uploaded a video yesterday that shows J.J. Watt box jumping up 59.5 inches rather effortlessly. Apparently in a “pre-ESPYs” workout.
A 6’5”, 290-pound defensive end being able to jump nearly 5 feet in the air is scary. That’s the roof of you car most likely (assuming you have a car and not an SUV). Blake Griffin eat your heart out, J.J. Watt could clear a car.
No wonder he can get up in the air and disrupt those passing lanes and generally make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks. You know, aside from the crushing sacks.
So, who is YouTuber Evan Conley?
It’s safe to assume that he is this gentleman:
Pre-ESPYs workout for @JJWatt… 290 pounds jumping 59 1/2 inches. #Crazy http://t.co/ozfdh9SCw0
— Evan Conley (@evanPconley) July 17, 2013
His AVI, from this picture he tweeted below, shows him with J.J. Watt on the red carpet.
Awesome 24th birthday. Hard to describe in a few words. A picture helps pic.twitter.com/TZc4SvJBi3
— Evan Conley (@evanPconley) July 18, 2013
J.J. Watt’s tweet clarifies that they’re high school friends.
Happy Birthday @evanPconley. True friend. We’re not in Pewaukee anymore… pic.twitter.com/To3vptM600
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 18, 2013
