SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Two-time All-America safety Xavier Watts will enter the NFL draft rather than return to Notre Dame for a sixth season.
Watts made the announcement on social media Friday, four days after the Irish lost to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff championship game in Atlanta.
Watts is the No. 4 draft eligible safety in the 2025 NFL draft, according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.
Watts began his college career as a receiver in 2020 and moved to defense his second season. He had 13 interceptions over the past two seasons, most by any player in the Football Bowl Subdivision.