Desmond Watson walked so David “Big Dave” Jones could run.
Watson was recently a college football fan favorite as a 450-pound defensive tackle at Florida, who occasionally even played running back.
There is a 6’0”, 425 LB Defensive Lineman who ALSO totes the rock at Running Back. Meet David “Big Dave” Jones out of Mississippi Valley State—officially the heaviest player in college football.
Absolute unit. 🏈🔥#CollegeFootball #MVSU #CFB pic.twitter.com/MOdE9wlVet
— SportsBallTalk (@SBT_clips) August 22, 2026
Now Mississippi Valley State’s D-lineman is going viral for being 425 pounds at just 6 feet tall. Like Watson, Jones also occasionally gets carries on the goal line.
Social media has gone crazy over Big Dave’s sheer size. Posts about him have been going viral, with fans essentially treating him like a real-life video-game character.
We can’t wait to see Jones’ first Thicc Six this season.
