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The Atlanta Falcons traded up in the 2025 NFL Draft to select safety Xavier Watts at pick 96. This move cost them a future fifth-round pick, but Watts became a standout rookie for the team.
The Falcons traded their 2025 third-round pick (No. 101 overall) and a 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 153 overall) to acquire Xavier Watts at pick 96.
In his rookie season, Xavier Watts started all 17 games, recording 96 tackles, five interceptions, and being named fourth in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.
The Eagles traded back again at pick 101 to acquire additional picks, selecting DT Ty Robinson and OT Myles Hinton, among others, with the picks they received.
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The Falcons made the trade up to 96 for Xavier Watts. Watts was a huge hit for the Falcons, becoming one of the top rookies in the class, as he was named fourth in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. Starting all 17 games, Watts had 96 tackles, 11 pass breakups, five interceptions, and a fumble recovery, according to Pro Football Reference.
Philadelphia traded back one more time at No. 101 to acquire additional draft capital. They sent the Nos. 101 and 134 picks to the Denver Broncos for Nos. 111, 130, and 191. The picked DT Ty Robinson at 111 and OT Myles Hinton at 191. They traded traded 130 for 145 and 207. At 145 they selection CB Mac McWilliams and at 207, OT Cameron Williams. The 2026 draft pick was sent to the Green Bay Packers as part of the trade package for Dontayvion Wicks. That wraps up the trade.
Watts was a huge hit, and the Falcons did a good job securing their target by offloading a future fifth-round pick. The cost wasnât high to make the move, although the Falcons will now be quite capital-deprived in the 2026 NFL Draft following their moves last offseason. Overall, though, I donât think the Falcons are regretting the loss of a fifth-rounder when it comes to acquiring Watts.