Xavier Watts
Atlanta FalconsUNDERPAIDOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Notre Dame · FBS Independents
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 655 | |
| 2022 | 36 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 317 | |
| 2023 | 47 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 44 |
| 2024 | 83 | 4 | 0.0 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Notre Dame · 2025 draft class
Watts is a versatile defensive back with excellent instincts, ball skills, and playmaking ability. He processes information rapidly, reading quarterbacks' eyes and breaking on passes with anticipation. Watts' ball skills are exceptional, with the hands and body control to secure interceptions when opportunities arise. His tackling is technically sound, taking proper angles and finishing with good form. Watts displays versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary, with the awareness and football IQ to handle various responsibilities.
Strengths
- Ball skills
- instincts
- tackling technique
- versatility
- play recognition
- football intelligence
- competitive toughness
- adaptability
Concerns
- Could add functional strength for durability at the next level
- occasionally overaggressive jumping routes
- needs to improve taking on blocks when playing close to the line of scrimmage