DeSean Watts can make a big impact on Washington football's DL

DeSean Watts can make a big impact on Washington football's DL reports that the Washington Huskies bolstered the interior of their defensive line in the transfer portal by adding former Sacramento State defensive tackle DeSean Watts. Listed at 6-foot and 313 pounds, Watts was described as an elite run defender at the FCS level in 2025, earning a 91.4 run-defense grade from Pro Football Focus, the highest given out by the analytics outlet at either the FBS or FCS levels last season. Now in Montlake, defensive coordinator Ryan Walters expects him to be a key part of the defensive tackle rotation. During spring practice, Watts lined up at both nose tackle and three-technique, fitting with Elinneus Davis and Ball State transfer Darin Conley. The article adds that Watts also showed quickness as a pass-rusher in Walters’ scheme and has begun adjusting to the Big Ten’s larger, stronger opponents.