Xavier Watts (born November 22, 2001) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for Notre Dame.

2024年12月6日 · Xavier Watts, a converted wide receiver turned safety, has emerged as one of the most intriguing defensive prospects in college football. The Omaha native's journey from offensive playmaker to defensive stalwart at Notre Dame is a …

Chased down a scrambling OSU quarterback for a half sack and a one-yard loss. Played in all 13 games at safety, starting the final four of the season. Finished the year with 39 tackles, 24 solo. Added tackles for loss in back-to-back games, including a nine-yard sack against Boston College.

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His aggressive playstyle, combined with quick reactions and ability to stop ball carriers in their tracks, makes him an impactful defender. Watts has shown consistent effort and toughness,...

2024年12月17日 · Xavier Watts burst onto the scene defensively in 2023, bringing home the Bronco Nagurski Award as the nation's best defensive player.

2025年1月24日 · SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — 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.

2024年12月13日 · Above all, Xavier Watts decided to come back to Notre Dame for a fifth year of college football because he wanted to work to become a better version of himself. Even as a unanimous All-American and Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner in …

2024年11月8日 · Graduate safety Xavier Watts moves into position during Notre Dame’s 66-7 defeat of Purdue at Ross-Adr Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana on Sept. 14, 2024. Graduate student safety Xavier Watts has been a longstanding key force for the Irish, consistently building on his momentum this season.

2024年1月25日 · The Irish secondary Xavier Watts faced just that when matched up against USC’s Caleb Williams, who led an inconsistent yet undefeated team. In 2022, Williams gashed Notre Dame with his arm and his legs in a 38-point outburst, resulting in a USC victory.