2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Xavier Leigh, RB, North Dakota

• Name: Xavier Leigh 
• Position: RB/WR
• College: 2021-2024 Sacred Heart 2025-2026 University of North Dakota 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 191
• Twitter: @xavierleighhh
• Instagram: xavier_l2

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

What makes me a top prospect at my position is my speed vision and versatility to catch out of the backfield also I’m a threat on special teams as well. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

One thing NFL teams should know is that I’m a hard worker who doesn’t quit when things get tough and I’m willing to do whatever the team/organization needs of me. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

Social justice & human rights 

Who was your role model? 

My role model would be my dad he shows day in and day out that no matter what happens keep you’re head high and put your best foot forward.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the New England patriots.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

Avery Scott cornerback 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

When people put pineapples on pizza.

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Mrs. Donovan she was my high school English teacher.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

I would say when I dislocated my shoulder I was going through a tough time never really being hurt before. Also it was Covid so I really didn’t know what was next for me and my career but I prayed a lot and god answered me. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Raising Canes 

What is your favorite snack food? 

Honey buns 

What is your degree in? 

Sportsboard casting/general studies 

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

I would have dinner with Muhammad Ali ,Lamar Jackson and kimbo slice 

What is your biggest weakness? 

I’m not as vocal on the field as I should be.