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Northern Illinois Xavier Watts (born November 22, 2001) is an American football safety for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy in 2023 after leading the FBS with seven interceptions.
Xavier Watts is a senior safety for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He has 30 solo tackles, one interception and four pass deflections in the 2023 season.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2021) Played in 11 games for the Irish this season; Made 15 tackles, 11 solo, including a career-high five stops at Virginia. VIRGINIA TECH (10/9): Made first career tackle and finished with three total, one solo, enroute to a 32-29 victory over the Hokies.
Apr 29, 2024 · Following high school, Watts opted to join Notre Dame after being heavily recruited. In 2021 as a freshman Watts saw action in 5 games and played a total of 88 snaps at safety for the Fighting Irish. He recorded 11 tackles, one assist, while adding 4 stops.
Dec 30, 2023 · SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Senior safety Xavier Watts announced Saturday evening his decision to return for a fifth season at Notre Dame. Watts was stellar in his fourth year with the Irish, with seven...
- Pete Sampson
Dec 31, 2023 · Unanimous All-American senior safety Xavier Watts decided to stay with Notre Dame for his final year of eligibility, giving the Irish a veteran defense with a star and centerpiece. Watts led the Irish with seven interceptions and four pass breakups in 2023, creating 41 points for his team.
Apr 8, 2024 · He had 22 tackles and four havoc plays in the final four games. That was reason enough to think he could be a breakout player for the Irish in 2023. He was far greater than that and led the nation in interceptions as well as winning the Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player.
