Desmond Watson will do it NFL History If he is selected in Green Bay next week, it is the heaviest prospect in the draft.
But the Florida Crocodile Product knows that 464 pounds are not good for the NFL’s long career, even at 6-foot-6.
Watson asked Fox Sports He was doing something to lose weight before entering the league, and he knew where to start.
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Florida defensive winger Desmond Watson performs drills during the NFL football professional date in Gainesville, Florida on March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
“Stop while driving,” Watson replied. “My biggest thing is to keep going and get to where I need to get. There are a lot of shops and a lot of temptations. It helps me a lot. Don’t go into the gas station. Pay. Because it’s paid in it. In it, it’s snacks and all kinds of things. Don’t pull over. If you’re on the highway, until the highway, until the place you’re at.”
Watson turned his head as he walked into Gainesville’s 385-pound campus in 2021. Four years later, he is 80 pounds heavier than the heaviest player in the NFL. Baltimore Raven Last season’s winger Daniel Faalele was listed at 380 pounds last season.
The Gators’ plans have improved weight loss, but Watson has been reaping since he stepped on campus.
NFL prospect Desmond Watson tries to be the heaviest player in league history
“It’s like the same question I had – not the problem – but I was worried throughout college,” he said. “I became deeper and better understand what I needed to do to succeed on the next level. It was fun. I learned a lot about myself in the process.”
Watson said people throughout his life taught him how to treat his eating habits, such as “another addiction.”
Florida Gators defensive winger Desmond Watson (21) stole Duran greenwave quarterback Tyne Thompson (7) on December 20, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 20, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 20, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Doug Engel/Gainesville Sun)
He knew how serious it would get.
“It’s not drugs, it’s addictive, whether it’s games, drugs, alcohol. I think it’s my vice. I just want to catch it. Just like drugs can kill you, it can do the same thing. I’m trying to change my life.”
While Watson’s weight may be the reason NFL teams are concerned, the potential is definitely there Crocodile’s Defensive tackle, 225 pounds and 36 substitutes. If Watson is invited, it will be the highest representative in the NFL scouting combo.
Florida Gators defensive winger Desmond Watson walks on the court while walking on the orange and blue spring football game at the Steve Spurrier field in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida on April 13, 2024. (Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun)
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Instead, he showed his strength and other skills at the Florida Pro Hinata NFL team, including a 25-inch vertical leap and a 5.93-second 40-yard dash.
If he is selected, Watson will be in the late round of Green Bay.
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