NFL star JJ Watt and his wife, former US Soccer player Kealia Watt, joyfully welcomed their second child, a son named Niko Benjamin Watt, on June 14. The couple shared the news through a heartfelt post on Instagram, featuring a series of four adorable photos taken in the hospital.
In the first photo, the family of four is seen together, with their two-year-old son Koa nestled beside them. The post expressed their overwhelming joy with the caption, “Overcome with joy and gratitude. Niko Benjamin Watt. 6.14.25,” adorned with heart emojis reflecting the colors of the Houston Texans and US Soccer.
The following images capture sweet moments, including Koa giving a tender kiss to his newborn brother and tender images of JJ and Kealia bonding with Niko.
JJ and Kealia Watt first met in 2016 while they were both active professional athletes in Houston – JJ with the NFL’s Texans and Kealia with the NWSL’s Dash. The couple became engaged in 2019 and tied the knot a year later. They welcomed their first child, Koa, in October 2022. Following a successful football career, JJ is gearing up for the upcoming NFL season as CBS’ No. 2 color commentator, transitioning from his previous analyst role.
This new addition to their family adds to the couple’s joy, reflecting their strong bond and mutual support throughout their careers and personal lives. Fans of both JJ and Kealia are surely excited to see their family grow and look forward to their future endeavors as parents and professionals.