Xavier Watts
24-Year-Old
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
79
SACKS
0.0
INT
3
FF
0
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A rookie third-round pick, Watts has great instincts and was a two-time All-American at Notre Dame. However, he didn't test well at the combine and isn't expected to be a top athlete at the pro level, so he'll face some obstacles in his development. The Falcons replaced Justin Simmons with Jordan Fuller this offseason, and Jessie Bates returns to lead the safety unit, leaving Watts to compete with DeMarcco Hellams for a top backup role. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $6.19 million contract with the Falcons in May of 2025.
Leading tackler in win
Watts posted nine total tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 29-28 win over the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Watts led Atlanta's defense in total tackles, tallying nine or more stops for the third time this season in Thursday's divisional win. The 2025 third-round pick from Notre Dame has had an impressive rookie campaign, recording 79 total tackles and seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, through 14 appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jessie Bates in the Falcons' secondary in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
Watts led Atlanta's defense in total tackles, tallying nine or more stops for the third time this season in Thursday's divisional win. The 2025 third-round pick from Notre Dame has had an impressive rookie campaign, recording 79 total tackles and seven passes defensed, including three interceptions, through 14 appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jessie Bates in the Falcons' secondary in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Measurables Review
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How do Xavier Watts' measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
203 lbsHand Length
8.62 inArm Length
31.25 in
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Picks off pass in Week 12 win
Watts finished Sunday's 24-10 victory versus New Orleans with six tackles (five solo) and an interception.
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Appears to be past illness
Watts (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Missing practice with illness
Watts (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Muted in loss
Watts recorded two tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss versus the Panthers.
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Leads team in tackles in loss
Watts recorded 11 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 31-25 overtime loss to Indianapolis.
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