Could a 437-pound rookie defensive tackle be the answer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in stopping the Philadelphia Eagles' famed tush push play?

The heaviest player in NFL history made his debut with the Buccaneers this weekend at rookie minicamp and addressed his weight. The 6-foot-6 Watson weighed in at 464 pounds at Florida’s pro day before going undrafted and signing with the Buccaneers. He is said to have dropped 27 pounds since then — still setting the record.

But the Buccaneers' gargantuan rookie has slimmed down considerably since his time at Florida. He rocked a No. 56 Tampa Bay jersey for the first time on Friday at rookie minicamp. Watson said recently that after reaching 464 pounds at Florida, he's now down to 437. At 6-foot-6, 437, he's still hard to miss.

Watson, in particular, is an absolute unit at 6-foot-6, 437 pounds. NFL fans are used to seeing large men duking it out each Sunday but this one demands an extra look. Incredibly enough, Watson has actually lost 27 pounds since his Pro Day in March.

Watson, who grew up about 20 miles from Raymond James Stadium, said he’s still never seen snow. He’s excited to learn from another big man, 346-pound defensive tackle Vita Vea. Watson briefly met the two-time Pro Bowler and exchanged a handshake.