Xavier Potts
Xavier is entering his second season with the Lumberjacks. Xavier is a native of Manvel High School and transferred to SFA from Southern University. 2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games for the ‘Jacks…recorded 28 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery 2022 (Freshman): Did not play Personal: Xavier is the son to Deundre Potts and Brandee Hawkins and is the brother to Deundre Potts II (brother), Dillon Potts (brother), and Madison Potts (sister). His brother Deundre plays football at Arkansas Tech University. While playing football at Manvel High School, Xavier was the 2021-2022 5A Division 2 defensive MVP. During his time at SFA, Xavier will pursue a degree in mass communications
- TransferredXavier Potts (DL) officially transferred from Stephen F. Austin State University to Tarleton State University
- EnteredPortal · 1/2/26, 7:00 AMXavier Potts (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from Stephen F. Austin State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tarleton State University | 10 | 10 | -- | High | 27 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1.5 |
| 2025 |  Stephen F. Austin State University | 12 | 7 | -- | High | 31 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 4.0 |
| 2024 | Stephen F. Austin State University | 12 | 12 | -- | High | 34 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | Stephen F. Austin State University | 10 | 3 | -- | High | 28 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 1.5 |
| 2022 |  Southern University, Baton Rouge | 4 | 0 | -- | Med. | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 48 | 32 | -- | Elite | 125 | 30 | 28 | 49 | 9.5 |
Profile last updated Nov 8, 2026