J.J. Watt Keeps It Real About Lavonte David
It’s wild to think Lavonte David is heading into his 13th NFL season, all with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In a league where loyalty is rare, he’s stayed true to one team even when he had multiple chances to leave and chase a Super Bowl elsewhere. But David’s made it clear: he wants to be one of those legendary Bucs who spends their whole career in Tampa, like Ronde Barber and Derrick Brooks.
And honestly, he’s well on his way to joining them in the Hall of Fame. He’s been one of the league’s best linebackers for over a decade, even if he’s never really gotten the national hype he deserves.
That’s where J.J. Watt comes in.
When analyst Aaron Schatz highlighted some NFL greatness, Watt jumped in and made it simple, posting just four words on social media:
“Lavonte David criminally underrated.”
And he’s not wrong. Bucs fans have been saying this for years. David’s been a quiet force on defense, much like how Mike Evans flew under the radar until Tom Brady showed up and put a spotlight on him. David hasn’t had that same high-profile boost, but he’s still managed to shine.
Despite playing a less flashy position, he’s consistently been one of the top defenders in the game. Last season, even with age creeping in, he looked like his old self proving he’s still got it.
The Bucs are likely going to draft a young linebacker soon, and that rookie couldn’t ask for a better mentor than Lavonte. He’s the kind of guy you want showing the next generation how it’s done.
And now, with legends like J.J. Watt giving him his flowers, maybe more people will finally start realizing just how great Lavonte David has been all along.
Lavonte David’s Greatness? NFL Legend Keeps It Short and Powerful
