#4
of 1081 defensive linemen · Top 1%
What the numbers say about Xavier
- •Ranks #4 of 1081 defensive linemen in points added per game (+3.18).
- •Top 1% of defensive linemen in tackles for loss (11.5).
- •6.0 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss in 8 games.
What people are saying about Xavier
Updated Oct 24- •Coverage describes Gilliam as a top NFL draft prospect, with one outlet ranking him in the top 10 of a big board. Vols Wire ↗
- •Cole Cubelic called Gilliam the best defensive player in college football, a view noted in On3's coverage. On3 ↗
- •Gilliam was named to a midseason All-Transfer team, and he was also among Tennessee players collecting midseason honors. The New York Times ↗
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Against every FBS DL
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- Sacks6.0Top 1%
- Tackles for loss11.5Top 1%
- QB hurries9Top 1%
- Pressures per game1.9Top 1%
- Havoc plays per game1.7Top 1%
- Tackles per game3.3Top 9%
What he does best
- Tackles for loss (Top 1%)
- Pressures per game (Top 1%)
- Havoc plays per game (Top 1%)
What to work on
- Sacks (Top 1%, his lowest mark)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
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Players like Gilliam
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 97%match
+3.01 points added per game
Compare to Gilliam - 95%match
+2.70 points added per game
Compare to Gilliam - 95%match
+2.48 points added per game
Compare to Gilliam
Season stats
| Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | Hurries | PD | INT | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 12 | 11.5 | 6.0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |