Xavier Watts

ABOUT XAVIER WATTS

Former two-time collegiate All-American that played football at University of Notre Dame from 2020 until 2024. Primarily, he plays the position of safety. Following his 2023 season, he was given the Bronko Nagurski award. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.

He is a graduate of Omaha Burke High School. At the time, he considered a three-star prospect.

He is one of 19 players in Notre Dame's program history to recorded double-digit interceptions. In total, he caught 12 interceptions during his collegiate career. In his free time, he enjoys playing Fortnite OG.

Although he was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he grew up living with his family in Ohama, Nebraska.

In May 2025, he signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons .