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J.J. Watt sends game-worn cleats to kid who sent him his jersey

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Last month, a seven-year-old kid named Anthony Tarrantelli autographed his football jersey and sent it to J.J. Watt. Watt got a kick out of it and posted a photo of the jersey and accompanying note on Twitter.

Later, Watt sent Tarrantelli a few pieces of memorabilia, including game-worn cleats, and a letter. "He told him to stay confident in himself, and keep working hard," Anthony's dad told TMZ Sports.

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The cleats were the ones Watt wore in the season finale against the Jaguars, when he recorded three of his 20.5 sacks this season.

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