Bucs D-Lineman Doesn’t Want to Be Defined by His Record Weight

Buccaneers defensive tackle stands at 6'6 and is listed at 464 pounds.

Spencer Rattler #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is stiff armed by Desmond Watson #21 of the Florida Gators after he recovered a fumble during the second half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Nov. 12, 2022. James Gilbert/Getty Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Desmond Watson wants to change the narrative around his weight.

At an absolutely massive 6 feet 6 inches tall and 464 pounds, Watson is the heaviest player in NFL history. He signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft. In an interview with media during Buccaneers rookie mini-camp over the weekend, Watson said that his weight loss journey is a process but he has a good support system in place; he also said that football is unique because it gives a role to players of all shapes and sizes.