Xavier Starks
5′11″ · 205 lb · Birmingham, AL · Clay-Chalkville
On the Cincinnati roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Birmingham, AL
- Clay-Chalkville
- About 400 miles from Nippert Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1708 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8578.
Where he fits
Cincinnati lists 17 defensive backs this season.
Cincinnati defensive backs with a game this season
Cincinnati’s week
- RecordCincinnati is 4-2.
- Next gamevs Utah · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Birmingham, AL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Cincinnati in the news
- $1M Sorsby lawsuit pending
Front Office Sports Oct 22
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Satterfield
Pass share
41.2%
161 pass / 230 run
Plays / game
65.2
6 games
Team sack rate
5.6%
179 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Cincinnati -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Cincinnati has produced 9 All-Conference defensive backs and 3 All-Americans. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Coby Bryant was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Cincinnati in 2026
- 2026 Cincinnati SatterfieldYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Cincinnati in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,708 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Cincinnati in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Cincinnati3-star out of Clay-Chalkville