Inside the Atlanta Falcons' draft night pursuit of Xavier Watts, his similarities to Jessie Bates III and why those near him believe he's destined for stardom.

On Friday, the Atlanta Falcons signed three of the five members from their 2025 NFL draft class, the team announced.

The Atlanta Falcons announced they signed third-round S Xavier Watts, fourth-round DB Billy Bowman Jr., and seventh-round OT ...

Who drafted Xavier Watts? Atlanta Falcons pick the Notre Dame football star in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's what to expect from the safety.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed safety Xavier Watts, defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and offensive tackle Jack Nelson to their four-year rookie contracts.

It all comes down to how well each player fits on the team they are selected by. The Atlanta Falcons added two first-round selections in Jalon Walker and James Pearce, but third-round pick Xavier ...

Rated as the third- or fourth-best safety in most pre-draft projections, Notre Dame's Xavier Watts was the sixth player taken at his position.

The Falcons selected Watts in the third round of the 2025 NFL ... In time, he could start at safety alongside Jessie Bates in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons have selected Xavier Watts with the No. 96 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Watts spent five seasons at Notre Dame. In the 2024 campaign, Watts started in ...

Atlanta traded up to the 96th pick with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Atlanta's number 101, also in the third round ...

With their 3rd round pick in this year's NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select Notre Dame Safety Xavier Watts. What can we ...

"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 ...