Watts, who recorded six interceptions for the Fighting Irish last season, was ranked 36th overall on PFF's 2025 Big board.

Falcons Safety Jessie Bates Ready To Lead New Defensive Scheme In Atlanta originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Atlanta ...

Atlanta Falcons All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III seems like a new man, speaking of the revamped defense, including coordinator ...

While we expect the defense to look much different in 2025, one player Ulbrich can count on is safety Jessie Bates III. The Pro Bowl playmaker delivered again last season, bringing in four ...

The Atlanta Falcons are fond of third-round draft pick Xavier Watts, who may go from protege to wing man with starting safety Jessie Bates III.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III is the leader of the defense, and he breaks down why he's excited to work with new ...

We'll see Jessie Bates III and the Atlanta Falcons for the first time in 2025 on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET, meeting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their season opener. Last year Bates registered 102 tackles, ...

Atlanta Falcons Safety Jessie Bates has seen the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between, but a fresh start for him in Atlanta is a refreshing sign. Bates would speak on new life being ...

Jessie Bates III is the unquestioned defensive leader of the Atlanta Falcons. Arguably the best free-agent signing in franchise history, he fully grasps the game from a field, leadership ...

If the Falcons are left on the outside again, the prevailing thought is there will be more changes. The franchise’s stability hinges on its draftees.