born 1947
J.C. Watts is an American politician, former professional football player, and motivational speaker, best known for serving as a Republican U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma from 1995 to 2003. Before his political career, he played quarterback in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League. Watts is recognized for his advocacy on issues such as welfare reform and his work in the Republican Party, where he also served as the chairman of the House Republican Conference.