This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/falcons as Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts: Falcons of a Feather. The ...

General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris have learned from past mistakes, notably with veterans like ...

Ex-Notre Dame standout S Xavier Watts is already turning heads and shining with the Atlanta Falcons during training camp, and earned a new nickname.

The Atlanta Falcons have been busy adding depth to their secondary for training camp, adding another defensive back. Grayland Arnold played for the Eagles and T ...

Former walk-on Luke Talich and redshirt freshman Tae Johnson are the top in-house candidates to start alongside Adon Shuler at safety for Notre Dame.

Hunter and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts were repeat first-team selections, and Boise State's Ashton Jeanty was the only unanimous pick after he posted one of the highest single-season rushing ...

The Falcons' next open practice is on Monday, August 4, and their first preseason game will take place on Friday, August 8. Check out the team's remaining open practice dates and three-game preseason ...

Atlanta doesn't appear to have much of a need at safety. Not only did the Falcons sign veteran Jordan Fuller, but they ...

Omaha (Neb.) Burke athlete Xavier Watts fits the bill. Speed, quickness and short-space suddenness allow him to make plays even when the defense knows he’s the primary target.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts won the Bronko Nagurski Award given to the nation’s top defensive player on Monday night. The award was presented at the annual ceremony put on by the ...

Notre Dame's Xavier Watts is a rare find in the modern college football era. The Omaha, Neb. product came to Notre Dame in the 2020 recruiting class as a wide receiver.