The Atlanta Falcons ought to really feel lucky that rookie security Xavier Watts fell to them within the third spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The previous Notre Dame Combating Irish star has already change into the ball-hawking security Atlanta (7-9) wanted and is tying franchise information.
Xavier Watts tied Deion Sanders’ report in opposition to Los Angeles Rams on “MNF”
Watts intercepted Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford twice in a 27-24 home upset on “Monday Evening Soccer” in Week 17. The primary got here late within the second quarter on a deep ball meant for vast receiver Xavier Smith.
Watts grabbed his second interception within the fourth quarter when he jumped in entrance of rookie tight finish Terrance Ferguson on a brief go.
