The Atlanta Falcons drafted former Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts with the hopes of him being an immediate impact player.

FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons selected hard-hitting safety Xavier Watts of Notre Dame in the third round of the NFL draft Friday in Green Bay, Wisconsin.. The Falcons made a trade with the Eagles ...

Inside the Atlanta Falcons' draft night pursuit of Xavier Watts, his similarities to Jessie Bates III and why those near him believe he's destined for stardom. Daniel Flick | May 8, 2025.

After an up-and-down year in 2024, the Atlanta Falcons committed most of their offseason resources to improve a subpar ...

The Morning Shift debates about how likely it is that the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 third round pick, Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, will be a week one starter.

The Falcons, 8-9 last season, gave up their fifth-round pick and a third-rounder (No. 101) in a trade with the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles to move up five spots so they could draft Watts.

The Atlanta Falcons have completed another trade in the 2025 NFL draft, moving up in the third round to select Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts with the 96th overall pick. Atlanta sent pick No. 101 ...

Xavier Watts Earning Jessie Bates Comparisons. Despite being only 28-years-old, Falcons safety Jessie Bates III will be entering his eighth NFL season in 2025. The two time All-Pro has cemented ...

Xavier Watts was selected 96th overall out of Notre Dame. ... The Falcons were desperately needing depth in the secondary and went with Notre Dame star Watts in the third round.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The first day Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive backs Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. got on the practice field, assistant head coach for defense Jerry Gray was already ...

What Xavier Watts brings to the Atlanta Falcons in 2025 NFL Draft: A two-time All-American and winner of the 2023 Nagurski Trophy as the nation’s top defensive player, ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- On perhaps the biggest night of his life, 23-year-old Xavier Watts started playing pool at the Blackstone District in Omaha, Neb.