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Giant Bucs Sign Undrafted Free Agent Watson

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Former University of Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6'6", 464-pound undrafted free agent, has signed with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite not being drafted, Watson impressed scouts with his strength, bench pressing 225 pounds 36 times at the combine. The Buccaneers offered him a contract with a $50,000 guarantee, including a $20,000 signing bonus. Watson's size and strength, though he lacked extensive highlights, convinced the team to take a chance on him.

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Former University of Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6'6", 464-pound undrafted free agent, has signed with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite not being drafted, Watson impressed scouts with his strength, bench pressing 225 pounds 36 times at the combine. The Buccaneers offered him a contract with a $50,000 guarantee, including a $20,000 signing bonus. Watson's size and strength, though he lacked extensive highlights, convinced the team to take a chance on him.

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