Desmond Watson, dubbed 'the tush push terminator,' turning heads at Buccaneers rookie minicamp

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Could this Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie defensive lineman be the answer to stopping the Philadelphia Eagles’ dreaded "tush push" play? 

Desmond Watson would’ve made NFL Draft history as the heaviest player ever to be taken at 464 pounds with a 6-foot-6 frame, but the Bucs quickly added him as one of their 15 undrafted free agent signings. 

He’s been coined "the tush push terminator" due to his ability to stuff the line of scrimmage, and he was a sight to see at the team’s rookie minicamp. 

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Buccaneers nose tackle Desmond Watson during rookie minicamp Friday, May 9, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Watson has already been cutting weight as he tries to make the Bucs’ roster, coming in at 437 pounds for minicamp.

Before the draft, Watson discussed his understanding that he would need to cut weight to realize his NFL dream. 

He said stopping to eat while driving has been a main reason why he gained so much weight during his time with the Florida Gators. 

AT 464 POUNDS, FLORIDA DT DESMOND WATSON SEES WEIGHT LOSS AS PATH TO NFL

"Stopping while driving," Watson said when asked about bad habits he's tried to shed at his pro day. "My biggest thing is keep going, get to where I need to get. There are stores and a lot of temptations. That's helped me immensely: Don't go inside the gas station. Pay at the pump. Because inside, it's snacks and all types of things like that. Don't pull over. If you're on the highway, stay on the highway until you get where you've got to go."

The heaviest player in the NFL last season was Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Daniel Faalele at