#97
Xavier Waters
Returning to Louisiana for 2026
Houston, Texas → North Shore
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Michael Desormeaux
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Louisiana
Returning around him
- 1 Louisiana player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (5 in / 7 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisiana · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #91 · 2026 recruiting class #91
Background
High School Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com … named one of the top 100 recruits in the Greater Houston area by the Houston Chronicle … will enroll at Louisiana in Spring 2026 … signed with Louisiana over FBS offers from Colorado State, Louisiana Tech, North Texas, Utah State and U...
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