Xavier is a productive defensive playmaker who consistently finds ways to impact the game at multiple levels. Finishing with 68 total tackles (40 solo), he shows strong activity around the football and the ability to be a reliable presence in both run support and pursuit.

On film, Xavier stands out for his disruption and awareness. He plays with good timing when triggering downhill, which shows up in his 10 tackles for loss and 5 sacks. He has a natural feel for when to attack gaps or blitz, allowing him to get into the backfield and create negative plays.

He also brings strong value in coverage with 7 pass breakups, showing good eyes on the quarterback and the ability to react quickly when the ball is thrown in his area. He stays active in passing situations and is not a liability when matched in space.

Xavier adds to his impact with 4 QB hurries, consistently affecting timing even when he doesn’t finish the play, and 2 fumble recoveries, showing awareness and effort around loose footballs.

Xavier is a linebacker who plays with controlled aggression and strong field awareness. He does a great job stacking and shedding, keeping his hands active to disengage and stay in phase with the ball carrier. What stands out most is how decisive he is once he commits — there’s no hesitation in his downhill fit, and he closes space in a hurry. He shows the ability to mirror backs out of the backfield and carry routes underneath without drifting out of position. Xavier brings a physical edge between the tackles and flashes the versatility to impact all three downs with his toughness and reliability.