STRENGTHS
Xavier has the size, speed and instincts and high football IQ that every team needs when looking for a player to lead their defensive backs on the field. He might be the best tackler out of all the defensive players in this draft class and that’s why he is a playmaker. He can cover as well as most big corners because of his excellent feet and the fact that he knows how to read routes. His play anticipation is right up there with the best defensive backs playing at the NFL level now. Xavier, is always, around the ball and causing fumbles or bad passes or just causing havoc when blitzing off the edge or from the middle of a defensive scheme. He can play multiple positions in any style of defense, in your defensive backfield or up close to the line of scrimmage. Xavier is an impact tackler and a form tackler causing fumbles and intimidation without penalties.
CONCERNS
You will have a lot of trouble replacing his impact for your defense if he gets hurt but that’s no reason to not draft him.
BOTTOM LINE 1.41
If your team needs a player with the same talents and ability to impact your defense, then look no further, this kid is a clone of the Jets Jamal Adams. Remember what I always say, don’t try to nitpick yourself out of selecting the obvious. Xavier is a playmaker who can tackle and cover and has the instinct and high football IQ to run your defense for you on the field. Add to that his talent to make impact tackles without getting penalized and you have an obvious impact, playmaking defensive player. Turn on the film and see it for yourself. I don’t think I’m telling you anything that isn’t obvious, in the film. Is there an emoji for “drop the mic”?
