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Xavier Thompson
Returning to Memphis for 2026
R-Jr. · Cantoment, Fla. → Pensacola Catholic HS
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Xavier Thompson
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Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Memphis
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Memphis
Returning around him
- 12% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 Memphis player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +4 net (51 in / 47 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Memphis · Last season: 8-5 (AP #22) · Talent rank #59 · 2026 recruiting class #72
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13577
Peaked at #13577 this season.
Background
Prior to Memphis/Personal • A consensus three-star recruit, ranked as the No. 77 cornerback nationally according to 247 Sports • Registered 39 total tackles in 20 games as a junior and senior with three tackles for loss • Recorded one interception as a junior • Chose Memphis over Kentucky, Miami,...