NFL DRAFT: Notre Dame Safety Xavier Watts picked by the Atlanta Falcons

In the 3rd round with 96th overall pick of the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Notre Dame Safety, Xavier Watts.

Xavier Watts is a Falcon

With the 96th overall pick in the third round, the @AtlantaFalcons select @xavierwatts6 , safety, Notre Dame.#NFLDraft | #GoIrishu2618ufe0f pic.twitter.com/K2K0fyKXNx— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) April 26, 2025

When Xavier Watts arrived at Notre Dame in 2020, it was supposed to be to play on offense at the wide receiver position.