Xavier Weaver is one of the most underrated wide receiver prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. Read on for a first look at BNB Football’s Xavier Weaver scouting report.
Prospect: Xavier Weaver
School: Colorado (transfer from South Florida)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 180
Class: Senior (5th Year)
Xavier Weaver Draft Profile Overview
Xavier Weaver was a 3 star recruit out of Orlando, Florida. After spending his first four seasons at South Florida, Weaver transferred to Colorado for his final season of eligibility.
After two seasons with limited playing time from 2019-2020, Weaver broke out in 2021. Despite a passing game that generated less than 2200 total yards, Weaver recorded a team-leading 715 receiving yards while averaging 17.4 yards per reception. This success was duplicated in 2022 with similar production, while his advanced metrics showed a significant improvement in separating ability.
Weaver first put himself on my draft radar in 2021, and he’s been on my “most underrated prospects” list ever since. Now that he’s transferred to Colorado, Weaver is off to a hot start. He’s recorded over 100 receiving yards in each of his first 2 games, and been one of the most impressive receivers in college football.
Weaver has decent length with a narrow frame, listed at 6’1″ 180 pounds. He’s got decent speed and quickness, but is especially fluid in the open field with good flexibility. His best attribute is his ability to consistently win on his routes. Weaver is a fairly deceptive route runner who accelerates into his cuts and is effective at changing speeds.
His hands are good, and his highlight film is full of difficult high pointing grabs. He’ll need to show he can consistently make the right play instead of making things more difficult with a highlight attempt. Frame is also still a slight concern for the Colorado WR. Despite putting on some healthy weight, he’s still lean and is susceptible to being jammed at the line of scrimmage.
Stats
During his time at USF, Xavier Weaver put up impressive numbers despite a passing game that didn’t exactly put up big yardage. After transferring to Colorado’s successful passing attack, his numbers rapidly improved.
2022: 9 games, 53 receptions, 718 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns, 13.5 yards per catch, 31% receiving yardage accounted for
2021: 10 games, 41 receptions, 715 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 17.4 yards per catch, 31% receiving yardage accounted for
More stats will be shared at the completion of the 2023 season.
Accolades
- 2023 Senior Bowl Watchlist
- 2023 East-West Shrine Game 1000
- 2022 All-AAC 2nd Team
- 2022 Biletnikoff Award Watch List (Watch list for the best receiver in college football)
Strengths
- Natural separator on his routes
- Smooth athlete in the open field
- Tracks the ball well on deep routes
- Accelerates into his cuts and changes speeds
- Consistent hands
- Can play outside or in the slot
- Experience on special teams
Weaknesses
- Good athlete but not a true burner
- Narrow frame
- Could be better with contested catches in the red zone
- Can sometimes try to make the hard play instead of the easy play
Xavier Weaver Estimated 40 Time
Based on film, Xavier Weaver’s estimated 40 time is approximately 4.48 seconds. This would be on pace with the average wide receiver drafted in the middle rounds.
Draft Projection
Early 3rd Round
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