Notre Dame's All-American safety Xavier Watts has announced his decision to return to the school for the 2024 season. Watts led the country with 7 interceptions this season, making his return significant for the Irish. His decision has sparked discussions about Notre Dame potentially having the best defensive lineup in the nation, including a strong D-tackle combination, cornerback, and safety. This move also gives Watts the opportunity to achieve back-to-back unanimous All-American status, a feat accomplished by only five Irish players in the past.
Notre Dame's top five players on offense/defense this season according to Pro Football Focus (minimum 100 snaps played) Offense 1. Estime 2. Alt 3. Angeli 4. Faison 5. Price Defensive 1t. Cross 1t. Kiser 3. Hart 4. Bertrand 5. Jean-Baptiste
Delayed reward: Star safety @xavierwatts6 announces return to #NotreDame football in 2024 "Watts has given himself a chance to do something just five Irish players have done over the years: go back-to-back as unanimous All-Americans." #NDFootball https://t.co/Os2g7U68Pk
With Xavier Watts announcing his return to Notre Dame for next season, there's an argument the Irish may have the nation's best: -D-tackle combination -Cornerback -Safety
All-American safety Xavier Watts returning to Notre Dame in 2024. https://t.co/xL8X4ITLz7
Notre Dame Safety Xavier Watts will return to school for the 2024 season, he announced Watts led the country with 7 INTs this season☘️ https://t.co/ua1Zdbl38D
All-American safety Xavier Watts announces his return to Notre Dame for another season. Huge news for the Irish ⤵️ https://t.co/pYaOxWdbto