2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Xzavion Gordon, WR, University of Saint Francis (IN)

• Name: Xzavion Gordon
• Position: WR
• College: University of Saint Francis(IN)
• Height: 6’0”
• Weight: 205 lbs
• X(Twitter): @gordonxzavion

What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?

I grew up in an athletic family so I first started to play because of my dad.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

My favorite moment would be my first ever football game in my whole career and I did pretty well I was 10 at the time and the second would be my first college touchdown it was an 80-yard catch and run.

Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?

I would say my mom she always knew she would be successful, she manifested everything she has now even when we were poor she never made us feel like we were she always said to us “you gotta see it before you see it”.

What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?

My dream has always been to play pro whether it’s the NFL, XFL, USFL or CFL I’ll be grateful for any opportunity.

If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?

I would say AJ Brown, he is my favorite receiver I try to model my game after him.

What is your typical training routine?

Monday through Friday early morning 5 am workouts with cardio and body workouts and later on in the day is when I do field work with agility drills.

What should we know about Xzavion Gordon the person?

Xzavion Gordon the person is someone who cares about other people before football I pride myself on treating people how I want to be treated also that adversity is nothing new to me that’s something I faced my whole life but I know that adversity builds character I’m grateful for everything I have in life because I know how it feels to have everything taken who ever gets me will never have to question my love for the game or my worth ethic.

What is your favorite offensive scheme and why?

I love the spread scheme I believe that if you can establish a good run it will open up the pass game.

How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?

My dad taught me a long time ago to never get too high and never get too low so with that I understand that challenges are going to come that’s just apart of life it’s how you respond to it is what’s important.

What would a team get in a player like you?

A player who is ready and willing to do whatever it takes to help the team whether it’s block or run down on kick off I believe I’m valuable on the offensive side because of my football IQ and speed and strength, I can play outside or slot.

What do you love the most about the game of football?

I would say the people I met while playing football we all know football doesn’t last forever but I met some people I can call brothers.

Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?

Tremaine Ross was by far the most underrated player I’ve played with he had the heart of a lion and was making plays every Saturday he definitely will be playing on Sunday’s soon.