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Xavier Ward
Returning to San José State for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Xavier Ward
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
San José State
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2024San José State7-6HC: Ken Niumatalolo · Pass-heavy
2025San José State3-9HC: Ken Niumatalolo · Pass-leaning
Career stats
| Season | Team | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San José State | 12 | 32 | 37.5% | 116 | 3.6 | 0 | 4 | 43.0 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | San José State | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 1 | 11.5 | -- | -- |
| Career | 13 | 35 | 37.1% | 132 | 3.8 | 0 | 5 | 40.3 | -- | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San José State | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 0 | -- |
| 2024 | San José State | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 0 | -- |
How he plays
2026 Outlook
San José State
2026 Depth chart
Returning starter
Quarterback · San José State
Returning around him
- 59% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +1 net (17 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
San José State · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #109 · 2026 recruiting class #126
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2109
Peaked at #2109 this season.
Development
Development Trajectory · passing yards
2024–2025+625%
Up 625% from first season to most-recent.