Spring Mills hasn’t had the season that many expected after finishing as runner-ups last year, but 2026 TE Xavier Anderson Xavier Anderson 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Spring Mills | 2026 State WV continues to be as dangerous as any player in the state on both sides of the ball. The Cincinnati TE commit has the rare combination of size and athleticism in West Virginia that makes him a nightmare to cover and block. If the Cardinals can consistently create matchups for him in the passing game, he can single-handedly take over a game with the physical tools and ability that he possesses as our X-Factor pick for Spring Mills.

2026 Spring Mills athlete Xavier Anderson Xavier Anderson 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Spring Mills | 2026 State WV is committed to Cincinnati as a TE, but he proved in week one against Jefferson that he could play DE at a high level in college as well. Anderson used his 6’6 220 athletic frame to total several sacks and aided the Cardinals in their 14-0 shutout of Jefferson. He’ll be nearly impossible to block 1-on-1 this season for opposing offensive linemen, and don’t overlook his potential to earn some postseason defensive accolades if he continues this pace.

One of the best athletes in West Virginia will return for his senior season for Spring Mills in TE/DL Xavier Anderson Xavier Anderson 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Spring Mills | 2026 State WV . The Cincinnati commit is an imposing and intimidating presence on the field with his 6’6 frame and P4 athleticism. His new quarterback will just need to throw it in his general direction, and Anderson’s gifted ability will do the rest. If the Cardinals want to win a title in 2025, Anderson will need to put up video game numbers on both sides of the ball.

It was a small increase, but 2026 Spring Mills ATH Xavier Anderson Xavier Anderson 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Spring Mills | 2026 State WV now ranks as a Top 3 prospect in the class. Anderson has been a hot commodity on the recruiting trail positng offers from the likes of Liberty, App State, Cincinnati, and Virginia Tech among others. The 6’6 205 athlete looks the part of a P4 prospect with a great combination of size and athleticism that is rare to find in West Virginia. It feels like TE may be his best spot at the next level and where most colleges like him the most. Anderson is doing a nice job of contuing to grow into a large frame while maintaining his high level athletic ability.