Florida football: September report cards for Gators defensive players

Sep 10, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) is congratulated after he makes a tackle against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) is congratulated after he makes a tackle against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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B. . . . DESMOND WATSON

Desmond Watson is as large of a human being as you will find on this planet. Listed at 6-5, 415, the defensive tackle is a wall along the defensive line.

Watson’s stats have been decent considering the snap counts he is getting. Watson has three solo tackles, one of which was rag dolling a USF running back, and six assisted tackles. Against Utah Watson was constantly in the backfield to blow up plays and force them elsewhere.

He had three assisted tackles vs Tennessee but had a mostly quiet game.

Going forward as Watson works on his nutrition and drops some weight, he could be one of the top defensive tackles in the SEC.