This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/falcons as Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts: Falcons of a Feather. The ...

General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris have learned from past mistakes, notably with veterans like ...

Former walk-on Luke Talich and redshirt freshman Tae Johnson are the top in-house candidates to start alongside Adon Shuler at safety for Notre Dame.

The Atlanta Falcons have several starting spots up for grabs between veterans and rookies, including the safety position next ...

Third-round pick Xavier Watts was considered one of the draft's biggest steals, and he's already getting reps with the ...

Ex-Notre Dame standout S Xavier Watts is already turning heads and shining with the Atlanta Falcons during training camp, and earned a new nickname.

The Falcons' next open practice is on Monday, August 4, and their first preseason game will take place on Friday, August 8. Check out the team's remaining open practice dates and three-game preseason ...

Notre Dame fall camp may have just started, but a breakout defensive star is already beginning to emerge for the Fighting ...

We don’t talk nearly enough about Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts. This is one of the best players on one of the nation’s most historic college football programs, who are currently sitting at ...

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts celebrates with the defensive MVP trophy after Notre Dame’s 23-10 win against Georgia at the Caesars Superdome Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans.

Watts Named to 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team Last Month Last month, Watts earned a spot on the 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team. He slotted in as the second safety alongside Ravens first-rounder Malaki Starks.

SOUTH BEND — Let the record show: Xavier Watts was perfectly willing to ride a horse into his senior season with Notre Dame football. OK, maybe not into Kyle Field on Aug. 31 at Texas A&M, but ...