J.J. Watt dons Batman costume to greet kids at children’s...

Some NFL fans think Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt has superpower skills on the field.

Now he’s flexing his superhero muscles for a special group of fans.

Watt wore a Batman costume for a surprise appearance at Texas Children’s Hospital. He met and posed with patients for photos, played games and helped the kids paint pumpkins during his visit.

Watt’s surprise visit was a big hit and has quickly gone viral on social media.

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