Everyone in Gainesville knows to keep an eye on Big Des when he's on the field, but the greater football community is just getting acquainted with former Florida defensive lineman and real-life behemoth Desmond Watson.

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers began this weekend at the team’s rookie camp.

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.