{"id":2418889,"date":"2025-04-02T10:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-464-lb-nfl-prospect-would-be-heaviest-in-history-watch-him-close-40-yards-in-seconds-flat\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T10:54:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:54:24","slug":"this-464-lb-nfl-prospect-would-be-heaviest-in-history-watch-him-close-40-yards-in-seconds-flat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-464-lb-nfl-prospect-would-be-heaviest-in-history-watch-him-close-40-yards-in-seconds-flat\/","title":{"rendered":"This 464-lb NFL Prospect Would Be Heaviest in History &#8211; Watch Him Close 40 Yards in Seconds Flat"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthis-464-lb-nfl-prospect-would-be-heaviest-in-history-watch-him-close-40-yards-in-seconds-flat%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2418889&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Desmond Watson, a colossal 6-foot-6, 464-pound <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-state-buckeyes-pull-away-in-second-half-to-beat-minnesota\/\" title=\"Ohio State Buckeyes Pu... Away In Second Half To Beat Minnesota\">defensive tackle<\/a> from the Florida Gators, is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-making-headlines-more-information-on-chinas-involvement-in-the-2020-election-steal\/\" title=\"NOT MAKING HEADLINES: More Information on China\u2019s Involvement In the 2020 Election Steal\">making headlines<\/a> as he aims to enter the NFL draft. If selected, he would become the heaviest player in NFL history.Watson recently showcased his exceptional athleticism by running the 40-yard dash in under six seconds and completing 36 reps at 225 pounds during the NFL combine, achievements that have caught the attention of scouts. His coaches and teammates describe him as a remarkable talent who moves surprisingly well for his size. With notable improvements in his physical condition and a commitment to gaining self-discipline, watson&#8217;s prospects for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-won-a-super-bowl-and-then-joined-the-101st-airborne-division-the-incredible-true-story-of-jake-bequette\/\" title=\"He Won A Super Bowl And Then Joined The 101st Airborne Division: The Incredible True Story Of Jake Bequette\">professional football career<\/a> look promising, especially given his unique capabilities as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-star-nfl-quarterback-rushed-to-the-hospital-after-devastating-hit\/\" title=\"WATCH: Star NFL Quarterback Rushed To The Hospital After Devastating Hit\">nose tackle<\/a>. Potentially considered a &#8220;Day 3 pick,&#8221; Watson&#8217;s journey from high school to the NFL draft reflects his hard work and determination.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>What weighs nearly a quarter of a ton and can run 40 yards in less than six seconds?<\/p>\n<p>A man with a dream named Desmond Watson.<\/p>\n<p>Watson was a defensive tackle with the Florida Gators who is hoping to be selected in this month&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-best-moment-nfl-draft-reminds-world-young-men-need-fathers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At 6-foot-6 and 464 pounds, he would be the heaviest player in NFL history if he makes his dream come true, &nbsp;according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/florida-pro-day-desmond-watson-2404470ed9c680df0a0ccc0a8db33368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>So far, as if his size was not enough, Watson made the scouts take notice after repping 225 pounds 36 times, best at this year&rsquo;s NFL combine.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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6&rsquo;6 464 pounds<br \/> &#128010; 5.86 in the 40<br \/> &#128010; 36 reps on the bench<br \/> &#128010; 25&Prime; vertical <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AeENjJATQU\">pic.twitter.com\/AeENjJATQU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BetMGM &#129409; (@BetMGM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BetMGM\/status\/1905322040434754026?\">March 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>All the while, his teammates and coaches sought to sell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-top-prospect-charged-weeks-nfl-draft-incident-led-deaths-teammate-staffer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL teams<\/a> on taking a chance on Watson.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He moves way better than anybody thought he would at his size,&rdquo; Florida defensive tackle Joey Slackman said. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see why a team wouldn&rsquo;t give him a chance. He&rsquo;s a football player through and through; I would want that guy on my team.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Dez, obviously, he&rsquo;s a unicorn,&rdquo; Florida coach Billy Napier said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You&rsquo;ll go the rest of your career and you&rsquo;ll never be around a guy that&rsquo;s that stature. And then you get to know Dez. He&rsquo;s extremely intelligent. He&rsquo;s got a great sense of humor. He was a great teammate,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Obviously showed up in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">good shape today<\/a>, so he&rsquo;ll get his shot, and I&rsquo;m hoping he&rsquo;ll make the most of it,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Watson came out of high school at an estimated 385 pounds and has increased his weight every year. He was listed at 449 pounds last fall.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He&rsquo;s had numerous nutritionists, numerous position coaches, numerous strength coaches, and I think this past year we probably executed the best we have,&rdquo; Napier said. &ldquo;And I thought he played his best football of his career. In general, I think he&rsquo;s learned a lot about habit-building, self-discipline.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Dez is a really, talented, athletic guy,&rdquo; Florida defensive back Trikweze Bridges said. &ldquo;We all know that. We all see it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The heaviest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nfl-world-enraged-new-hip-drop-tackle-ban-kicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL players<\/a> ever drafted were two 380-pounders: offensive linemen Trent Brown, picked in 2015, and Daniel Faalele, picked in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Dez came out here and really shocked a lot of the scouts, especially when he ran his 40,&rdquo; defensive tackle Cam Jackson said. &ldquo;I feel like he shocked a lot of people. A lot of big guys can&rsquo;t move the way Dez can move.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128064;&#128010; Desmond Watson carry and first-down run! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Gators?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Gators<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EPm5xUzSpn\">pic.twitter.com\/EPm5xUzSpn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/onlygators\/status\/1870255361057280211?\">December 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He&rsquo;s working to get the weight down. I feel like a team is going to take a shot on him. If I was them, I would. You don&rsquo;t find too many nose tackles moving like him. Dez is a big, disruptive guy, and he puts in the work,&rdquo; Jackson said.<\/p>\n<p>A report in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/sport\/13892055\/desmond-watson-heaviest-player-nfl-draft-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sun<\/a> pegged Watson as a &ldquo;Day 3 pick.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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