Xavier Watts is a football safety who spent five years with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, representing the Notre Dame University in the NCAA's Independent Division. He was born on November 22, 2001, in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Harry A. Burke High School. He ran for 88 yards and a touchdown and recorded 163 receptions for 2,978 yards and 36 touchdowns during his junior year. Xavier Watts recorded 13 pass deflections, nine interceptions, one touchdown, and 136 tackles, 7.5 of which were for a loss on the defensive front. In the 2019 class, Watts was the second-ranked prospect in Nebraska. Watts committed to playing wide receiver for the University of Notre Dame in collegiate football.
Xavier Watts redshirted the 2020 season, which was cut short by COVID-19. Watts was able to move from receiver to defense at the beginning of the 2021 season due to linebacker injuries. Watts started the 2022 season as Brandon Joseph's backup safety. Watts finished the 2022 season with 39 total tackles and four pass deflections while playing in 13 games and making four starts. By the end of the 2023 regular season, Watts had four pass breakups, a forced fumble, a defensive touchdown, and 47 total tackles. His 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy victory was aided by an NCAA-high seven interceptions.
Watts was selected as the Independent Safety of the Year and All-Independent first team by the College Football Network after the season. He and his teammate, Joe Alt, were selected as unanimous All-Americans. Last season, as a graduate student, Watts recorded 83 combined tackles with 6 interceptions and a touchdown, as per ESPN. Following Notre Dame's loss to Ohio State in the CFP championship game, Watts announced his entry into the 2025 NFL Draft (via ESPN).
Xavier Watts' Parents
Xavier Watts's parents are Fallon and Jeff Watts, as per ND Insider.
Who is Xavier Watts’ mother?
Xavier Watts' mother is Fallon Watts. As per ND Insider, Fallon holds three college degrees, including a bachelor’s degree in human and social service administration and a master’s degree from Creighton. She is the associate registrar at Metropolitan Community College and has taught at Clarkson College.
Who is Xavier Watts’ father?
Xavier Watts's father is Jeff Watts. As per The New York Times and The Athletic, Jeff was paralyzed from the waist down after a shooting incident in 2003. He worked in the hotel industry for 11 years and later joined his father’s screen-printing business, as per ND Insider.
What is the nationality of Xavier Watts’ parents?
Fallon and Jeff Watts hold American nationality.
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A. Xavier Watts is from Omaha, Nebraska.
A. Xavier Watts is 23 years old, as of April 2025.
A. Yes, Xavier Watts spent his senior year at Notre Dame University in 2024.
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A. Xavier Watts dad was paralysed in 2003 due to bullet to the back near his spinal cord.
