One of several weapons for the Monarchs to utilize in the passing game this season will be 2026 WR Xavier Wells Xavier Wells 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR John Marshall | 2026 State WV . He’s their big receiver out wide who has good straight-line speed and can take the top off of the defense. Wells will be a factor as a returner on special teams as well as an underrated playmaker for the Monarchs.

Here’s what we recently said about Wells in our 2026 Rankings New Additions article:

“ Xavier Wells Xavier Wells 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR John Marshall | 2026 State WV  is ready to have his breakout season for John Marshall as a senior after showing glimpses the past two seasons. They graduated their top target from last season, so increased opportunities should be coming for Wells this year. He’s been a very good kick returner for the Monarchs with impressive straight-line speed that gives him the potential to also be a deep threat in the passing game. If Wells has improved his agility and lateral quickness, he can take his game to new levels as a receiver and open up his capability in the route tree.”

Xavier Wells Xavier Wells 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR John Marshall | 2026 State WV is ready to have his breakout season for John Marshall as a senior after showing glimpses the past two seasons. They graduated their top target from last season, so increased opportunities should be coming for Wells this year. He’s been a very good kick returner for the Monarchs with impressive straight-line speed that gives him the potential to also be a deep threat in the passing game. If Wells has improved his agility and lateral quickness, he can take his game to new levels as a receiver and open up his capability in the route tree.