Inside the Atlanta Falcons' draft night pursuit of Xavier Watts, his similarities to Jessie Bates III and why those near him believe he's destined for stardom.

The Atlanta Falcons only made five picks in April's NFL Draft, but they're counting on them to be the future of their defense.

Xavier Watts was A standout at Notre Dame, he was known for his physicality, elite range, and ability to command a secondary ...

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts went to the Atlanta Falcons at No. 96 overall in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell are joined by Atlanta Falcons’ rookie, Xavier Watts, who tells them he looks forward to the ...

Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr., the No. 26 pick in this year’s NFL draft, signed his first-round rookie contract, the team announced Monday. The team’s other first-round pick, ex-Georgia Bulldog ...

On Friday, the Atlanta Falcons signed three of the five members from their 2025 NFL draft class, the team announced.

Who drafted Xavier Watts? Atlanta Falcons pick the Notre Dame football star in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's what to expect from the safety.

I may not have seen it happen live like I did the entire first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but I did do metaphorical ...

On Friday morning, the Atlanta Falcons opened up rookie minicamp for their 2025 NFL draft class. A total of 41 players were in attendance, including the team's five draft picks, 11 undrafted free ...

It all comes down to how well each player fits on the team they are selected by. The Atlanta Falcons added two first-round selections in Jalon Walker and James Pearce, but third-round pick Xavier ...

"It was a crazy feeling," Watts said on a teleconference with Atlanta media. "I waited all night." For Fontenot and the Falcons, patience was key. “To get Xavier Watts, we had to be very patient ...