TAMPA, Fla. – Anthony Edwards did not get to see his grandson play in a USF uniform. He is looking down, though, on No. 34 in green and gold with a heart full of satisfaction. After all, Rico Watson III has more than made him proud.

Edwards, who passed away in February 2023, would also be proud to know the former Armwood standout opted to wear No. 34. It is also the number Watson’s cousin, Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis, wears. Watson and Davis, who starred at Jesuit and totaled more than 2,500 yards for the Florida Gators, were in the same Tampa youth league (Nuccio Jaguars), though in different age divisions.

“My grandad loved 34 and he was a big Cowboys fan,” said Watson. “I wanted to do something for him after he passed. So, I got number 34, which my cousin has had.”

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