Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson’s 464-pound dream is about to become a reality thanks to an NFL team
Not just heavy, the 21-year-old also clocks a solid 5.93 in the 40-yard dash as well as performing a 25-inch vertical jump whilst also adding 36 reps on the 225lb bench press, showing strength too.
How can Watson rescue the Panthers?
He could be the key to turning around the fortunes for the Panthers; who had by far the worse defense in the NFL throughout the 2024/25 NFL season as they finished third in the NFC South.
The side boasted 5-12 record (.294) and conceded 534 points, working out at an average of 31.4 allowed per game, although they did manage to finish ahead of the New Orleans Saints.
Surrendering 179.8 yards per game, coming up against the Panthers was a dream for opposing wide receivers, quarterbacks and running backs but the presence of Watson would immediately flip the script.
Less than a month after former Florida Gators coach and new Miami staffer Will Harris seemingly sent a shot at the program after a recruiting win, UF general manager Jacob LaFrance seemingly responded after a victory of their own.
Florida on Monday secured the commitment of the best uncommitted prospect in the 2025 class in J’Vari Flowers, a four-star defensive back who reclassified from the 2026 class earlier in the year. The 12th ranked corner in his class and top 100 prospect picked the Gators over Notre Dame, Auburn and Harris’ new program Miami.
Sources close to the Cowboys’ front office suggest that team owner Jerry Jones was instrumental in sealing the deal, recognizing the need for another playmaker to complement CeeDee Lamb and the rest of the receiving unit. The financial terms of the contract have not yet been disclosed, but early reports indicate it is a lucrative, multi-year deal that reflects the receiver’s elite status.
Fans and analysts alike are already speculating about the impact this move will have on both teams. The Cowboys, who have been on the verge of Super Bowl contention in recent seasons, may now have one of the most dangerous offenses in the league. Meanwhile, the Lions will need to adjust quickly as they look to fill the void left by their star receiver’s departure.
With the 2025 season approaching, all eyes will be on Dallas to see how their new weapon integrates into the system. If this move lives up to expectations, the Cowboys could be one step closer to breaking their long Super Bowl drought
