Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, at 430-plus pounds, wants to make people forget his size
Desmond Watson’s goal is to make people forget about his size and view him for his unique big-man talent. It’s hard to ignore the heaviest player in NFL history. Watson’s journey to make the …
Who is Desmond Watson?
Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson (21) participates in a drill during spring football practice at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 1, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Ncaa Football Florida Gators Spring Football Practice© Matt Pendleton, Matt Pendleton / USA TODAY NETWORK
Will Desmond Watson make NFL history?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Desmond Watson is ready to make history in the NFL… simply by stepping on the field in September. The 6-foot-6, 464lb defensive tackle will become the heaviest player in league history, and is already sending fans wild after appearing for the first time at the Bucs’ rookie minicamp this week.
Does Desmond Watson know where he wants to go?
TAMPA, Fla. — Desmond Watson knows where he wants to go, and one of the keys to getting there is not stopping along the way. Watson, a defensive lineman from Florida, is unique among NFL Draft prospects if not people in general, checking in at a massive 6-foot-6 and 464 pounds at his pro day in Gainesville last week.
Is Desmond Watson the most physically imposing player on the field?
All eyes were on Shilo Sanders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp, but none drew more attention than defensive lineman Desmond Watson. At 6-foot-6 and 437 pounds, Watson stood head and shoulders above the rest—literally and figuratively—emerging as the most physically imposing player on the field.
Who is Desmond Watson vs dvon J-Thomas?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Desmond Watson (56) works against Dvon J-Thomas (78) during the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp Friday, May 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Did Desmond Watson sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The biggest stories around the NFL this week were rookies signing deals and participating in minicamps, but none were bigger (literally) than Desmond Watson’s signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.