Xavier Watts: Falcons' Rookie Safety's Elite Potential

0:00With the NFL today, March 6th, the Atlanta Falcons defense took a big step forward last season, thanks in large part to their 2025 rookie class. Four out of five draft picks earned starting spots on that side of the ball, and two even made it to the finals for defensive rookie of the year. Xavier Watts stood out as the third round steel of the bunch. The Falcons traded up five spots to grab him at 96 overall after his standout college career at Notre Dame, where he snagged 13. Interceptions in his final two seasons. Watts hit the ground running in the NFL, starting 17 games and tying for second league wide with five picks among safeties. His play drew praise from analysts for quick adjustment to pro speed. Prof. football focused ranked him 20 at the among the top safeties, with a coverage grade of 73.1 that placed 19th at the position and attacking mark of 74.3 at 22nd. Experts see him growing into an elite player. With defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich returning

1:01alongside pro bowl safety, Jesse baits the third Watts has a bright path ahead. Meanwhile, the Falcons gear up for free agency starting March 11th, planning releases of quarterback Kirk Cousins that day, plus wide receiver, Darnell Mooney and Caterail Hodge. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor, Lincoln the description, your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I,