Houston Texans

J.J. Watt dresses as Batman for surprise visit to children's hospital

Published Oct. 16, 2015 9:28 a.m. ET

Jimmy Traina

Getting a surprise visit from J.J. Watt would be memorable enough, but the Texans defensive end took things to another level earlier this week when he played the role of Batman for kids at Texas Children's Hospital.

Watt was participaitng in the hospital's "Spirit of Halloween" event.

Watch: NFL's J.J. Watt Surprises Sick Kids As Batman http://t.co/dqu1WlPEf1 pic.twitter.com/i01fejqE6a
— Cosmic Book News (@cosmicbooknews) October 16, 2015

Before @JJWatt of the @HoustonTexans suits up Sunday, he'll be on the @TODAYshow with a special surprise #jjwatt pic.twitter.com/jAMWXqKMUI
— Janet Shamlian (@JanetShamlian) October 15, 2015

@JJWatt is… BATMAN @TODAYshow @TexasChildrens @DCComics #TexansCare WATCH: http://t.co/N9FSRGUT2A pic.twitter.com/kI2CWbdzsE
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 16, 2015