Xavier Watts, the Notre Dame SAF, sits at No. 54 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 15% elite, 41% starter.
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Xavier Watts is a smart defender with superb instincts and awareness.”
Instincts
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “He can thump with the best in the business, but also boasts the range and anticipation to excel in coverage.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a hybrid-S.
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“…Xavier Watts is a smart defender with superb instincts and awareness. He can thump with the best in the business, but also boasts the range and anticipation to excel in coverage.…”
“…Receiver-turned-ballhawk with excellent ball production. Watts was an excellent college player who projects to being a solid-to-good free safety who'll keep a decent lid on big plays over the top and be good for a few turnovers per season.…”
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