Xavier Williams

Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Greg Russo at Paramus Catholic … played linebacker and running back for the Paladins … finished scholastic career with 313 carries for 2,048 yards and 26 rushing touchdowns … produced 34 career touchdowns … helped Paramus Catholic to a NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B quarterfinal appearance in 2024 … finished senior season with 140 carries for 949 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns … also hauled in 12 catches for 177 yards and a score … added 27 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss and an interception on defense … earned Bergen Record Male Athlete of the Week after he finished with 41 carries for 230 yards and three touchdowns in a win over St. Thomas Aquinas … first team all-division and second team all-group by NJ.com … also wrestled at Paramus Catholic as a three-time NJSIAA state placer winner, three-time district champion, two-time region champion and winner of 70 career matches at 190 and 215 pounds.