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Falcons sign draft picks Xavier Watts, Billy Bowman, and Jack Nelson as rookie minicamp kicks off

The Atlanta Falcons have three draft picks signed, which means a majority of their class is under contract in early May. Two to go.

On Friday, the Falcons announced the signings for third round pick Xavier Watts, fourth round selection Billy Bowman, and seventh rounder Jack Nelson. Only first round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. remain unsigned.

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Watts is a ball-hawking, super savvy safety expected to contend for a starting role next to Jessie Bates, and he’s the early favorite to win out over DeMarcco Hellams and free agent signing Jordan Fuller.