Gabriel Pierre Kim Watson (born September 24, 1983) is an American former professional football defensive tackle.
He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft.
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.
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.
While playing for the University of Michigan, Watson enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts and majored in general studies.
Watson made his first career appearance at defensive tackle against the Washington Huskies.
Watson was featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno during the teams Rose Bowl trip.
Watson tied for the team lead among defensive lineman in tackles.
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.
Watson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft.
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.
In his third consecutive start, Watson recorded one tackle at the Green Bay Packers.
In April 2008, Watson fractured his kneecap after falling on a treadmill at a health club.