JJ Watt attends pizza party for Jane Long Academy students

Watt spoke about importance of 'dreaming big and working hard'

HOUSTON – JJ Watt of the Houston Texans met with students at Jane Long Academy during a pizza party Saturday.

Principal Marcy Baez said Watt sat with students and talked to them about the importance of "dreaming big and working hard," such as staying the course no matter the adversity he or she may face.

"Thank you to JJ Watt and his foundation for inspiring and equipping us to better serve the needs of our students, school and great city," Baez said. "Special thanks to Team Papa Johns Pizza for feeding and hosting us."

Jane Long Academy is in the Gulfton area.