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Child Recovering From Drive-By Shooting Gets Hospital Visit From NFL Superstar JJ Watt [Video]

David Hookstead Sports And Entertainment Editor
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A young boy that was shot during a drive by shooting in Houston got a bedside hospital visit from the baddest man in the NFL when Houston Texans star JJ Watt surprised him on Monday.

According to local Houston ABC affiliate KTRK, Watt arrived at hospital to surprise Manuel Jimenez, 11, and play video games with him. Manuel’s brother Moises, 6, was killed in the shooting.

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Manuel is expected to stay in the hospital as he stays on the road to recovery, and no arrests have been made.

Watt continues the trend of former Wisconsin Badgers making waves off the field in the NFL. Last week former Badger QB and current Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson agreed to become a young girl’s godfather shortly before her death. (RELATED: NFL Star Russell Wilson Grants Young Girl Her Final Wish Shortly Before She Dies)

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