#13
Xanai Scott
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Riviera Beach, Fla. → Cardinal Newman
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Illinois
Returning around him
- 3 Illinois players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (19 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Illinois · Last season: 9-4 (AP #23) · Talent rank #64 · 2026 recruiting class #24
Background
Pronunciation: Zuh-NEYE 2025 Freshman Played in four games and redshirted Saw action on special teams in all four contests with defensive snaps in two games High School Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Position ranks: #102 (247Sports), #118 (ESPN), #169 (On3) State of Florid...
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