The Atlanta Falcons selected Xavier Watts out of Notre Dame in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and head coach Raheem Morris paid him the ultimate compliment.

The Falcons have accelerated the learning curve for rookie Xavier Watts Jr. in recent days. There’s good reason for that. They’re trying to improve the position opposite superlative safety Jessie ...

The rookie saw his first NFL action in a preseason bout with the Detroit Lions, but then took first-team reps up on Tuesday for the first of two joint practices with the Tennessee Titans. Watts was ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – Monday morning was quite busy for the Atlanta Falcons after their 23-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Friday. Day 13 of training camp was happening on the field, but Terry ...

Atlanta Falcons third round pick, Xavier Watts, is challenging veteran Jordan Fuller for a starting role in the defensive backfield.

He's the highest-rated safety on Madden 26. To put Watts on a similar path as Bates is high praise for the Falcons rookie. It will also benefit Watts to play next to such a player still in his prime.

The Atlanta Falcons totally overhauled their safety room outside of ... Kevin Knight discusses Atlanta’s depth chart at safety, including the chances for Xavier Watts to start, where Billy Bowman will ...

According to team reporter Terrin Waack, five players, including Mooney, are sitting out at Monday's practice. Cornerback Keith Taylor, linebacker Malik Verdon, linebacker Troy Andersen and offensive ...

The Atlanta Falcons nearly overcame back from an abysmal first half against the Tennessee Titans, but they still came up ...

Apparently, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr . wasn't the only teammate talking tough during joint practices with ...

Atlanta traded up to the 96th pick with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Atlanta's number 101, also in the third round, and a 2026 fifth-rounder. Watts was Notre Dame's first two-time ...

The Atlanta Falcons have selected Xavier Watts with the No. 96 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Watts spent five seasons at Notre Dame.