Both went to Wisconsin as unheralded recruits. Both went through a position change. Both became All-Americans. Both left Madison a year early. Both will be playing in the NFL in 2017. Both share the same last name.

The story of the Watt brothers has been well-documented. J.J. starred for Bret Bielema’s teams in the early part of the decade and T.J. starred for Paul Chryst’s team in 2016 (not to mention Derek, who is now playing for the Los Angeles Chargers).

The comparison is an obvious one. Who had the better Wisconsin career? Who was the more NFL-ready prospect?

According to J.J., that title belongs to T.J.

“(T.J.) is much better than me at that age,” J.J. Watt said of his younger brother on the Dan Patrick Show. “He’s much more refined, he’s got better instincts than I had at that age…he’s a very, very good player.”

J.J. pointed out that T.J. also had more sacks in his final season in Madison. On the other hand, J.J. did rack up 21 tackles for loss compared to 15.5 for T.J.

Like his older brother, T.J. figures to rack up many of the draft clichés that are associated with edge-rushers of his build.

“The thing about (T.J.) is that he’s very athletic,” Watt said of his younger brother. “He is fun to watch. All those (draft clichés) are true. He’s got an unbelievably high motor and he is very similar to me. He’s a lot of fun to watch.

“The thing I loved to watch about with him was the energy that he plays with. He’s so much fun.”

Would it be fun if the Texans picked another Watt high in the draft?

“Absolutely,” J.J. said. “I’d love it. That’d be the best rookie hazing of all time.”