While it looks like Notre Dame football star safety Xavier Watts might not bring home an individual national award like he did last fall, that doesn’t mean he’s not getting recognized for his elite play this season.
CBS Sports announced its All-American team on Wednesday, with Watts making the first-team after a season where he had 50 tackles, forced a fumble and recovered one with 5 interceptions, one of them being taken back for a score.
It’s a great honor for Watts, who was named as a Unanimous All-American last fall, and could very well be on his way to the same honor this season.
While the individual accolades are impressive, you can be assured that Watts only goal right now is to bring home a championship to South Bend. They’ll have that opportunity in a little over a week, as they begin the College Football Playoff by hosting Indiana, in what we hope is a long run with the new 12-team format.
Sep 28, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) celebrates after an interception against the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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