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.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Notre Dame S Xavier Watts with the No. 96 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Atlanta Falcons have completed another trade in the 2025 NFL draft, moving up in the third round to select Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts with the 96th overall pick. Atlanta sent pick No. 101 and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles to secure the playmaking defensive back.