Xavier Watts

Notre Dame's Xavier Watts Bringing Aggression, Playmaking and Violence in 2022

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Xavier Watts will play both ways for Notre Dame in 2022 and it's a challenge he's embraced to help the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Will Lean on a Four-Player Rotation at Safety, Watts Still Valued on Defense

1 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

In 2022, the Irish coaching staff expects Brandon Joseph, D.J. Brown, Houston Griffith and Ramon Henderson to each play meaningful snaps at safety.

Notre Dame Safeties Coach Chris O'Leary on Growth in Room, Communication Xavier Watts

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O'Leary spoke following Monday's practice.

Notre Dame Practice Observations | August 22nd

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

ISD's Jamie Uyeyama has quick observations on the receivers, O-line, and scout team D-line

Notre Dame Football Practice Observations 8.19

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame was back on the field on Friday following Thursday's scrimmage.

Irish Offense Wins Blue Jersey in Stadium Scrimmage, Patterson “Questionable” for OSU

1 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

On Thursday, the first-team offense turned the ball over just once in its victory, and Jarrett Patterson needs at least 10 days of rest for his sprained right foot.

Video | Marcus Freeman on Notre Dame Scrimmage, Jarrett Patterson & Xavier Watts

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke following Thursday’s scrimmage inside the stadium.

Video | Notre Dame Football Practice Clips 8.17

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

ISD was on site for the first five periods of Notre Dame's practice on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday Practice Report (8-17-2022)

1 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

Notre Dame returned to the practice field on Wednesday and ISD was on site for the first five periods.

Hit & Hustle | Reaction to Avery Davis Injury and Buchner as QB1

1 mo ago by ISD Staff

Greg and Jamie react to the heartbreaking Avery Davis news and what it means for the offense as well as the announcement of Tyler Buchner as QB1

Notre Dame Players to Watch in Preseason Camp

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame will start preseason camp on Friday and competition will be front and center across the roster.

Intriguing Notre Dame Names Heading Into August

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

A few names to watch closely during fall camp.

Notre Dame Fall Camp Preview | Safety

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Brandon Joseph lived up to the hype this spring, but who will play next to him this season?

Video | Notre Dame S Xavier Watts on Development & Safety Room

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Xavier Watts spoke about his development and transition to the safety position.

Notre Dame S Xavier Watts Growing, Learning & Flashing

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts has impressed safeties coach Chris O'Leary this spring as he continues to master the position.

Video | Notre Dame Safeties Coach Chris O'Leary on Brandon Joseph, Growth of Room

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O’Leary spoke following Thursday’s practice.

Spring Ball Preview | Safety

7 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Replacing Kyle Hamilton won't be easy, but adding Brandon Joseph and the emergence of a player like Ramon Henderson this spring could make it a lot less difficult

Notre Dame Depth Chart Analysis

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

ISD's Jamie Uyeyama looks at the players who have announced they are coming back to Notre Dame and how that affects the depth chart going into the spring

Video | Notre Dame S Xavier Watts on Transition to Defense & Fiesta Bowl

9 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts spoke following practice as the Irish prepare for Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Marcus Freeman Notebook | 12.22

9 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke on Wednesday afternoon.