Gabe Watson Gabriel Pierre Kim Watson ( born September 24 , 1983 ) is an American football defensive tackle he is currently a free agent in the National Football League ] . He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played college football at Michigan . High school career . Watson was a four - year starter and lettererman on the varsity squad at Southfield High School in Southfield , Michigan . He played multiple positions , including Offensive tackle , Defensive tackle , punter , and was the team ’ s place - kicker for two seasons , though his special teams appearances were primarily due to an injury to the starting kicker . As a senior , Watson recorded 78 tackles and 10 sacks . The team ran 85 percent of their running plays behind him on offense . Also , while at Southfield High , Watson earned All - State honors at both offensive and defensive tackle . He also : was named All - American by " Parade Magazine " , selected as second team All - USA offensive lineman by " USA Today " , named first team all - state offense by the " Detroit Free Press " , rated # 1 on " The Detroit News " Blue Chip list and named to their Dream Team , ranked the # 1 player on " Mick McCabe ' s Fab 50 " of Michigan ' s top college football prospects , rated the # 1 offensive lineman in the nation and earned All - America honors , the # 23 overall prospect in nation , and # 4 player in Midwest by Tom Lemming , named the # 23 player in Midwest and # 27 defensive lineman in nation by " SuperPrep " , ranked # 3 defensive tackle and given a five - star rating ( the only one in 2002 class to do so ) by Rivals100 . com , ranked # 36 recruit by Collegefootballnews . com , rated the # 21 player in country by " Student Sports " , named the # 2 nose guard in nation by Max Emfinger , ranked the # 33 offensive player in the nation by " G & W Recruiting Report " . He was also on the wrestling , and track teams . College career . While playing for the University of Michigan , Watson enrolled in the College of Literature , Science and the Arts and majored in general studies . Freshman ( 2002 ) . In 2002 , Waston earned his first varsity letter . He appeared in eight games and totaled two tackles . Watson made his first career appearance at defensive tackle against the Washington Huskies . He recorded his first career tackle at Illinois . Watson totaled one tackle against Penn State . He played defensive tackle against Purdue , Iowa , Michigan State , Minnesota and Ohio State . Sophomore ( 2003 ) . In 2003 , Watson earned second varsity letter . He played defensive tackle in all 13 games . Watson made 13 tackles and one tackle for loss . Watson played defensive tackle against Central Michigan , recording three tackles , including one tackle for a loss . He played defensive tackle against Houston . Watson made one tackle against Notre Dame . He recorded two tackles at Oregon . Watson recorded a career - high four tackles against Indiana . He played defensive tackle at Minnesota , recording one tackle . Watson made one tackle as a backup defensive tackle against Purdue . He played at defensive tackle at Michigan State and at Northwestern . Watson played defensive tackle against Ohio State , recording one tackle . He saw time at defensive tackle against USC in the Rose Bowl . Watson was featured on " The Tonight Show with Jay Leno " during the teams Rose Bowl trip . Junior ( 2004 ) . In 2004 , Watson earned his third varsity letter . He was selected All - Big Ten first team by coaches , and All - Big Ten second team by the media . Watson played in all 12 games and started final 11 games at defensive tackle . He set then career highs in tackles ( 37 ) , tackles for loss ( seven ) and sacks ( two ) . Watson tied for the team lead among defensive lineman in tackles . Watson played at defensive tackle , and recorded one tackle againsty Miami . He recorded eight tackles and one tackle for loss at Notre Dame , in his first career start . Watson made two tackles against San Diego State . He recorded six tackles including one sack against Iowa . Watson started at defensive tackle at Indiana . He recorded five tackles including one sack against Minnesota . Watson recorded one tackle at Illinois . He had three tackles and one tackle for a loss at Purdue . Watson recorded five tackles against Michigan State . He made two tackles and one tackle for a loss against Northwestern . Watson recorded three tackles at Ohio State , including a career - best two tackles for loss . He recorded one tackle against Texas in the Rose Bowl . Senior ( 2005 ) . In 2005 , Watson recorded a career - high 40 tackles ( 24 solos ) with three sacks for minus 17 yards and 6 . 5 stops for losses of 25 yards as a senior . He played in every game , starting the final 11 contests at nose guard . Watson was a consensus All - Big Ten Conference First - team choice and on the Lombardi Award watch list as a senior . He finished his college career with 92 tackles , 14 . 5 tackles for a loss and five sacks . Professional career . Arizona Cardinals . Watson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft . In 2006 , Watson appeared in 12 games , however was inactive for the first four games of the season . He saw his first NFL action on the defense but did not record any statistics against the Kansas City Chiefs . Watson made his first NFL start for the injured Kendrick Clancy , during week six on Monday Night Football , recording two tackles against the Chicago Bears . He tackled Andrew Walter for his first career sack in only his second start while also recording three tackles and two quarterback pressures at the Oakland Raiders . In his third consecutive start , Watson recorded one tackle at the Green Bay Packers . He returned to the starting lineup and had three tackles at the St . Louis Rams . Watson recovered the first fumble of his career against the Seattle Seahawks . In each of the final three games of the season he recorded one tackle ( three total ) . In 2007 , Watson appeared in all 16 regular season games . He totaled 34 tackles ( 25 solo ) . Watson recorded his first statistics of the season during week three against the Baltimore Ravens . He recorded eight tackles , six solo . In week four against the Pittsburgh Steelers , he recorded two tackles ( one solo ) . During week five against the Rams , Watson three tackles ( three solo ) . In week six against the Carolina Panthers , he recorded five tackles ( four solo ) . Then during week seven against the Washington Redskins , he recorded four tackles ( three solo ) . In week nine against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , he recorded on tackle . During week 10 against the Detroit Lions , Watson recorded one tackle . In week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals , he recorded one tackle . In week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers , Watson recorded two tackles ( two solo ) . During week 13 against the Cleveland Browns , he recorded one tackle ( one solo ) . In week 14 against the Seahawks , Watson recorded two tackles ( two solo ) . During week 15 against the New Orleans Saints , he recorded one tackle ( one solo ) . In week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons , Watson recorded one tackle ( one solo ) . In the season finale against the Rams , he recorded two tackles ( one solo ) . In April 2008 , Watson fractured his kneecap after falling on a treadmill at a health club . He underwent surgery on the knee and will not be able to participate in off - season practices . He will be limited when camp starts in July , but is expected to be ready for week one . In 2009 , Watson appeared in all 16 games recording a total of 28 tackles . New York Giants . Watson signed with the New York Giants on August 2 , 2011 . He was released during final cuts on September 3 , 2011 .