NFL draft, Notre Dame and Xavier Watts

Notre Dame All-America safety Xavier Watts announces he’ll enter the NFL draft
Two-time All-America safety Xavier Watts will enter the NFL draft rather than return to Notre Dame for a sixth season.
Omaha Burke grad, Notre Dame All-American Xavier Watts declares for NFL draft
Two-time All-America safety Xavier Watts will enter the NFL draft. The former two-way standout at Omaha Burke made the announcement on social media Friday.
Notre Dame S Xavier Watts announces he will enter draft
Another Notre Dame player has announced his plans to enter the draft ahead of Friday's deadline for players who took part in the national title game earlier this week to do so.
2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Xavier Watts (DB – Notre Dame)
FantasyPros will be taking a look at early NFL Draft scouting reports before the Combine in March. Here’s a look at Notre Dame defensive back Xavier Watts. And check out our entire 2025 NFL Draft Guide.
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman loses one of his star players, who declared for the upcoming NFL Draft
After coming up empty in the NCAAF final, Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish are already looking ahead, and one of their star players will continue his journey in the NFL.
NFL draft profile and projection for safety Xavier Watts
As a fifth-year senior, this is the last season for Watts at the collegiate level unless he wants to use his Covid year since he signed with the Irish in the 2020 class. Most likely he will make the jump to the next level.
Xavier Watts confirms NFL Draft decision with heartfelt farewell to Notre Dame
Xavier Watts delivered one of the most impressive careers for a defender in Notre Dame history. Now, Watts has confirmed he’s jumping to the 2025 NFL Draft after spending 5 seasons with the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame safety/captain Xavier Watts on what the 2024-25 Irish proved in 14-2 season
Notre Dame football safety/captain Xavier Watts says the national runners-up showed they can play with anybody after 13-game win streak ends vs. Ohio State
Omaha Burke grad, Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Xavier Watts, an Omaha native and standout Notre Dame safety, has declared for the NFL Draft. Watts, who graduated from Burke High School, is projected to be a first- or second-round pick in April's draft.
Notre Dame All-American safety Xavier Watts declares for NFL draft
Watts was a two-time consensus All-American for the Irish. In 55 career games, he recorded 188 games, nine tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and had 13 interceptions, one of which resulted in a 100-yar return for a touchdown, the longest such play in Irish history:
Xavier Watts Landing Spots: Carolina Panthers, New York Jets Lead Best Fits for the Notre Dame Safety
Fresh of a national championship appearance, star Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts announced he will enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Watts was draft-eligible a year ago but decided to return to Notre Dame.
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Texans target long-term OT, DB in Draft Wire's latest mock
In Draft Wire’s latest mock, the Houston Texans land two safe prospects with immense upside for the 2025 season.
Potential Safety Help for Atlanta Falcons in Second Round of NFL Draft
The Atlanta Falcons need a long-term partner for Jessie Bates at safety and can look at several options in the second round of the NFL Draft.
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2025 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in the National Championship Game: Emeka Egbuka, Xavier Watts Lead the NFL-Caliber in Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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