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

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

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.

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 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 ...

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

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

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.

Drayk Bowen, Leonard Moore Named To Nagurski Trophy Watch List originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The second trade up was for Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts. On Tuesday, Sports Illustrated's (and SI on Falcons' own) Daniel Flick named Watts one of his favorite selections of the entire 2025 ...

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts is focused on being a leader in 2024, but he also wants to get better himself Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts ...

Xavier Watts was the talk of the town as South Bend erupted in celebration. However, his path to Saturday night stardom and the adoration of countless Notre Dame fans took several detours along ...