The defensive tackle out of Florida signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent, and at 464 pounds (as he weighed in at Florida's Pro Day) he became the heaviest player in NFL

Watson, who grew up about 20 miles from Raymond James Stadium, said he’s still never seen snow. He’s excited to learn from another big man, 346-pound defensive tackle Vita Vea. Watson briefly met the two-time Pro Bowler and exchanged a handshake.

If Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new defensive tackle Desmond Watson takes the field in a regular season game in 2025, he'll still be the largest player to ever do so.