A 6-foot-2, 310-pound defensive lineman from Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville, Tenn., Xavier earned a bevy of honors while suiting up for the Falcons, both athletically and academically. He was an all-Mid State selection for three years in a row, and added All-State laurels as both a sophomore and senior. His final season also netted him District Defensive Player of the Year and a spot in the Tennessee East-West All-Star game.