'20 NE WR Xavier Watts (Notre Dame Man)

[RDU Irish]

Top tier ND man. What kind of draft projection is he getting? Hope to watch him on Sundays for many years to come.

 

[T-Boone]

I’ll try to follow him in the L but I usually don’t.

 

[BeatSC]

He played a lot better than he appeared. Sis not seem like a speedster of physical phenom just a solid safety with great football skills and zero quit in him. Hope he gets taken no later than the second round.

 

[Dale]

 

[irishu]

Short king!

 

[T-Boone]

They should measure the gonads on this one.

 

[SDIrishFan]

Saw he cut his dreads. Almost didn’t recognize him…

 

[BobbyMac]

 

[fightingirish26]

His ND career would make for a hell of a movie...
Position changes to being tutored by KH to DPOY to natty appearance. Several iconic moments along the way (USC the most memorable).

X0

 

[domer13]

 

[dublinirish]

His ND career would make for a hell of a movie...
Position changes to being tutored by KH to DPOY to natty appearance. Several iconic moments along the way (USC the most memorable).

X0

Arch villain gotta be Giancarlo Esposito playing Del Alexander

 

[NDPhilly]

A true ND legend. Prove em wrong X.

 

[BeatSC]

Pick 96, end of round three and ahead of both Saunders boys.

 

[ulukinatme]

Pick 96, end of round three and ahead of both Saunders boys.

Looks like 5 other Safeties this year were picked before him. I could see maybe the Georgia guy being better at the next level, but you can't convince me all 5 are better than Watts. I hope he shines at the next level and gets a big contract. Mathias Farley went on to play 8 years in the NFL, I think X is better than him. Farley went undrafted too.

 

[IA4irish]

Xavier falling to pick #96 is why I don’t particularly love the NFL draft and the NFL overall. There are not 95 better players than him. I get some of his measurements are not ideal, but the dude was an absolute baller for us. He can play. In the past 30 years, I think he’s a top 10 Notre Dame player. Incredible production and incredible story.

 

[IrishBoognish]

X is gonna prove people wrong

 

[MacIrish75]

X and Jessie Bates is one hell of a defensive centerfield. ND 🤝 260.

 

[Henges24]

X is going to look sweet in those black and reds 🔥

 

[IAIrish]

Xavier falling to pick #96 is why I don’t particularly love the NFL draft and the NFL overall. There are not 95 better players than him. I get some of his measurements are not ideal, but the dude was an absolute baller for us. He can play. In the past 30 years, I think he’s a top 10 Notre Dame player. Incredible production and incredible story.

It's impossible to name 96 more impactful cfb players than X last year. He seems destined to far outplay where he was picked.

Think JD Bertrand factored into the falcons thought process with that in mind? Absolute value pick.

 

[ulukinatme]

Show some love:

 

[ab2cmiller]

 

[Wild Bill]

Shocking.

 

[Redbar]

Congrats to X and the Watts Family! Talk about trusting in the coaches, your athletic ability and the process. From a high school receiver to a day 1 Starter in the NFL as a safety! He is what it’s all about, ND Man!

 

[ulukinatme]

#SafetyU?
#SafetyU

 

[BeatSC]

Add that to our recruiting resume for this group of coaches.

 

[irishff1014]

This is fabulous news.

 

[irishandy]

Well deserved to be named the starter, he made us proud wearing the Blue & Gold, he'll make Atlanta proud.

 

[notredomer23]

He’s looking awesome for Atlanta today

 

[IAIrish]

Absolute steal as a 3rd rounder.

 

[NDWarrior]

Xavier Watts shoved doubters in a locker as ex-Notre Dame star shines in NFL debut

- Finished the game tied for the team lead with 6 tackles and 2 passes defended
- According to PFF, he had the third-best grade of any Atlanta defender at 72.8
- He allowed 2 catches in 4 targets
- Nearly intercepted two different passes, and of those 6 stops, he made some tough solo tackles

Kyle who?