From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Notre Dame S Xavier Watts.
No. 0 XAVIER WATTS, S, NOTRE DAME (R-SENIOR) – 6000, 203 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Xavier Watts | 6000/203 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Has good size for the position
— Displays good burst in pursuit as well as driving on the football in coverage
— Played all over the defense as a high safety, box safety, nickel, and on the edge
— Aggressive tackler who runs through ball carriers
— Does a great job wrapping up and driving legs on contact
— Certified ballhawk with college production to back it up
— Has great instincts that take him to the ball in coverage
— Does a great job reading the opposing quarterback’s eyes before breaking on the ball
— Click-and-close downhill comes fluidly to tackle at the catch and contest the pass
— Former wide receiver with the hands and body control to make contested catches
— Immediately becomes a skill guy with the ball in his hands, looking to score
— Has the coverage skills to hold up in man coverage against tight ends and most receivers
THE BAD
— Average long speed/range on the back end as a deep safety
— Could be quicker in flipping his hips/with transitions in coverage
— Lot of his interceptions came on poorly thrown passes
— May struggle closing distance as a centerfield safety at the next level
BIO
— Redshirt senior prospect from Omaha, Neb.