"It was big," Watson told ESPN's Jesse Simmons of his first career carry, which officially went for one yard. "Since I've been here, everybody on Twitter has been begging for me to get the ball ...

His name? Desmond Watson. Okay, not really, but the 449-pound defensive lineman generated the most exciting 1-yard run in recent Florida football history in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday.

Desmond Watson, a senior, is 6-foot-5 and 449 pounds. He took the handoff and moved forward for a first down that thrilled Gator Nation. A little more info on the big guy from Plant, City, FL.

There is no better example than defensive lineman Desmond Watson. The senior is college football's heaviest player, and he played his largest role yet in his final collegiate season. Watson got ...

During the second half Wednesday, Dayton Flyers forward Jaiun Simon sat on one of the stools the student managers place on the court during timeouts. The stool collapsed under him. He got up. The ...

Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson (21) tackles Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thompson (7) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 ...

In Florida's win over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl, the Gators handed the ball off to 449-pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson. Facing a short-yardage situation with a 26–0 lead late in the ...

TAMPA, Fla.-- He won't go down in the Florida Gators' stat book as an all-time great, All-American or anything of the sort, but outgoing defensive lineman Desmond Watson may go down as the most ...

Up 26-0, coach Billy Napier sent in a defensive lineman. And not just any one. Desmond Watson, a senior, is 6-foot-5 and 449 pounds. He took the handoff and moved forward for a first down that ...