“Jaw-Dropping Weigh-In: Florida’s Desmond Watson Shatters Expectations with 464 Pounds and Unmatched Power at Pro Day!”

As the NFL Draft draws closer, it’s always exciting—nay, electrifying—to spotlight standout performers making waves and shaking up the rankings. Enter Desmond Watson, the Florida Gators’ colossal defensive tackle, who took the stage at the team’s pro day this past Thursday and turned heads with an incredible display of athleticism. Weighing in at an astonishing 464 pounds, Watson is on track to potentially become the heaviest player ever drafted in NFL history—a title currently held by Trent Brown and Daniel Faalele, both of whom tipped the scales at a mere 380 pounds. This remarkable feat, combined with his impressive strength displayed by benching 225 pounds an astounding 36 times, certainly sends a message to scouts and teams eyeing potential late-round gems. But with mixed results in other drills, the question remains: will this Gator catch the attention needed to turn his football dreams into reality? Join me as we delve into Watson’s journey, performances, and the tantalizing possibilities that lie ahead as the draft approaches. LEARN MORE

Watson’s 5.93 second 40-yard dash and 25-inch vertical at Florida’s pro day were less impressive compared to other NFL Draft prospects.Thursday may have accomplished that. While Watson won’t be selected on the first or second day of the draft, he may have put himself on teams’ radars as an intriguing end-of-draft selection. If Watson was being viewed as an undrafted player entering Thursday, his combination of strength and size could be enough for a team to use a seventh-round pick on him.AdvertisementWhile his size helps, it won’t be the only thing that potentially gets Watson drafted. He showed off incredible strength at Florida’s pro day, benching 225 pounds 36 times. That was more than any prospect managed at the 2025 NFL Combine. Oklahoma pass rusher Ethan Downs and Alabama tight end CJ Dippre led the way at the event, hoisting 225 pounds 32 times. Watson did not receive an invite to the Combine.

While his size helps, it won’t be the only thing that potentially gets Watson drafted. He showed off incredible strength at Florida’s pro day, benching 225 pounds 36 times. That was more than any prospect managed at the 2025 NFL Combine. Oklahoma pass rusher Ethan Downs and Alabama tight end CJ Dippre led the way at the event, hoisting 225 pounds 32 times. Watson did not receive an invite to the Combine.

While his size helps, it won’t be the only thing that potentially gets Watson drafted. He showed off incredible strength at Florida’s pro day, benching 225 pounds 36 times. That was more than any prospect managed at the 2025 NFL Combine. Oklahoma pass rusher Ethan Downs and Alabama tight end CJ Dippre led the way at the event, hoisting 225 pounds 32 times. Watson did not receive an invite to the Combine.

Despite playing in 51 games during his college career, Watson didn’t garner much NFL Draft interest prior to Thursday. Being invited to the NFL Combine doesn’t guarantee a player gets drafted, but it can help. The fact that Watson did not receive an invite to the combine meant he needed to find another way to impress scouts.Advertisement