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Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, at 430-plus pounds, wants to make people forget his size

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Buccaneers Rookie Camp Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Desmond Watson (56) runs a drill during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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ROB MAADDI

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — 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.