Possible Bengals Draft Target Notre Dame Star Safety Xavier Watts Signs With Athletes First

CINCINNATI — Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts has officially signed with Athletes First.

That's the same agency that represents multiple top NFL safeties in the league, including Jessie Bates and Budda Baker.

Watts will be mentioned as a possible Bengals draft target over the next few months. Not only did he finish with 13 interceptions over the past two seasons, but he played for current Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden.

Adding a player like Watts would make a ton of sense for the Bengals. He has experience with Golden, should be a quality NFL player right away and the Bengals have had issues on the back end of their defense over the past few seasons.

A big reason why the Bengals didn't retain Bates is because they were unable to get a deal done with his agent David Mulugheta.

Mulugheta represents a lot of top players and the Bengals haven't signed one of his clients to a long-term contract. It's why Tee Higgins switching from Mulugheta to Rocky Arceneaux was such big news.

Of course, this doesn't mean the Bengals will pass on Watts in the draft. They're going to take the best player that fits their roster, but this does add another wrinkle to "Watts to the Bengals" narrative that has gained momentum over the past few weeks.

For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and be sure to check us out on your favorite audio platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon.

Make sure you bookmark BengalsTalk.com for the latest Bengals news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!

You May Also Like:

'There's A Real Framework To Work Off Of' - Duke Tobin Dives Into Bengals Desire to Extend Ja'Marr Chase

Duke Tobin on Trey Hendrickson's Future With Bengals: 'He Has Earned a Pay Raise'

What Erick All's Injury Means for Bengals' Plans at Tight End in Free Agency and 2025 NFL Draft

Sources: Bengals Players 'Excited' About Defensive Coordinator Al Golden and Revamped Coaching Staff

Report: Arrests Made in Possible Relation to Joe Burrow Home Robbery

'He's an Expert Pass Pro Technician' - NFL World Reacts to Bengals New O-Line Coach Scott Peters

Former Bengals Coach Lou Anarumo Named Colts Defensive Coordinator

Legendary Bengals Coach Jim McNally Praises Offensive Line Hiring of Scott Peters

From Practice Squads to MMA to Cleveland and New England, Scott Peters' Journey Continues as Bengals O-Line Coach

Simple Quote Explains Bengals' Decision to Make Latest O-Line Coach Addition in Quest to Protect Joe Burrow