Xavier Watts left a legacy at Notre Dame for persevering through position switches and allowing himself to be developed into a two-time All-American safety by the end of his five seasons with the Irish.
Watts will continue to test his growth at the NFL level after being selected Friday in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons picked Watts at No. 96 overall.
Watts became the first Notre Dame safety to be drafted since Kyle Hamilton in 2022. When Hamilton was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the No.