J.J. Watt's mentions are about to blow up like none other.
When someone with the Twitter handle @gavin_winter posted a tweet about not being able to afford J.J. Watt's new $99 shoes -- Watt himself told CBSSports.com that he "wanted to create something that everybody can afford" -- due to being a "broke college kid," Watt saw it and hooked him up.
"We've all been there," Watt replied. He asked the student to DM him his address, saying, "I got you, Gavin."
It's hard not to wonder if there won't suddenly be a lot more broke college kids on Twitter.
Watt and his brothers, Steelers rookie T.J. and Chargers fullback Derek, just inked new deals with Reebok for their signature cleats. After missing the majority of 2016 with a back injury, Watt is hoping to return to his 2015 form. His public persona is certainly no worse for wear. It's always nice to see random acts of kindness from larger than life professionals.
Wish I wasn't a broke college kid or else I would definitely be getting me some @JJWatt honestly probably wouldn't fall apart like NIKE's https://t.co/WLIuK1ti5H
— Gavin Winters (@gavin_winters) July 12, 2017
We've all been there (yeah, even on scholarship I was on the Ramen diet a time or two). I got you Gavin, DM me your address. https://t.co/GudUgGrwbp
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 12, 2017
Thank you @JJWatt glad you're back on the field this year! Can't wait to watch you play again.
— Gavin Winters (@gavin_winters) July 12, 2017
This is why @JJWatt is respected by fans of all teams. What a good dude. https://t.co/TW4qtAcIJG
— CeejTankGaming (@CeejTankGaming) July 12, 2017
Need more JJ Watts in this world... https://t.co/pIluUWd1PH
— Gregson Mathe (@GregsonMathe) July 12, 2017