Desmond Watson
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About
Professional football player known for playing as nose tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and for the University of Florida Gators as a collegiate player.
Before Fame
He grew up in the Tampa area and starred at Armwood High School. He was a four-star recruit with offers from Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, and Tennessee who committed to the University of Florida in 2021. He played with the Gators from 2021 through 2024. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in April 2023.
Trivia
He appeared in all 51 games across four seasons at Florida and finished with 63 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He was routinely listed in the 440-460-pound range while playing for the Gators which placed him among the heaviest scholarship players ever at the FBS level.
Family Life
He wore No. 21 while playing for the University of Florida to honor his younger brother Dyson who suffered a stroke when he was five years old and was left disabled. His mother and his five siblings have been a significant influence and inspiration for him.
Associated With
He played on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers alongside quarterback Baker Mayfield in 2025. He played alongside Ricky Pearsall Jr. on the Gators.
