Xavier Watts Aims Higher in Year 2 | Atlanta Falcons News

Xavier Watts is poised to dominate the next chapter of his NFL journey, building on a stellar rookie season that earned him fourth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting — including a first-place vote from a teammate. Despite starting as a safety, his college receiver roots explain his uncanny ball skills, and while the transition wasn’t seamless, he’s thrived under Atlanta’s revamped coaching staff led by Kevin Stefanski. Watts credits veteran mentors and his close bond with fellow young DB Billy Bowman — both thrust into high-pressure roles early — for his growth. He’s laser-focused on sharpening his play-reading and anticipation skills, aiming to be a step ahead of offenses. With resilience fueled by team unity — especially after Jalen Walker’s injury — Watts is ready to elevate his game and make a bigger impact this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c1a6a7f7d57615b