Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts went to the Atlanta Falcons at No. 96 overall in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Notre Dame S Xavier Watts with the No. 96 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

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Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts was selected by the Atlanta Falcons on Friday in the third round of the NFL Draft.

The Falcons selected hard-hitting safety Xavier Watts of Notre Dame in the third round of the NFL draft Friday in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Wilson then continued on to praise the selections of Watts and Bowman, noting Watts' 13 interceptions the past two seasons and Bowman's 4.3 speed. The Falcons earned an "A+" grade of from Wilson.

"It was a crazy feeling," Watts said on a teleconference with Atlanta media. "I waited all night." For Fontenot and the Falcons, patience was key. “To get Xavier Watts, we had to be very patient ...