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Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State CB Xxavier Thomas
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Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster to get to know in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell. Following one of the most active offseasons in recent memory for Penn State with a flurry of activity in the transfer portal, fans will have a lot of catching up to do in getting to know this year's Penn State roster. Fortunately, not every face will be brand new to fans. Regardless, we will be here to give you a fresh overview of every player on the roster for the 2026 season with a series of player profiles.
From all of the returning players, a long list of new faces from the transfer portal, and incoming recruits from the Class of 2026, we will have you covered with this year's player profiles for the Penn State roster. Here is a quick look at cornerback Xxavier Thomas for the 2026 season.
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Preseason Player Profile
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Hometown:Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
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Height:5-11
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Weight:185 lbs
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Class in 2026:Redshirt Freshman
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2025:3- or 4-star recruit depending on the ranking system, No. 41 ranked cornerback, per 247Sports
In a rare recruitment process, Xxavier Thomas only received offers from two schools, choosing Penn State over the Akron Zips .
Career Stats
Thomas played in just one game last season and didn't record any stats. However, he recorded 22 tackles and four interceptions as a junior in high school.
Depth Chart Overview
The Pennsylvania native's talent is undeniable, but he'll be competing with a number of other promising prospects in the secondary. He could earn some snaps at a position that relies heavily on a rotation of players, but it's much more likely that Thomas will be spotted more on special teams.
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Random Fact
Thomas' brother, Rodney Thomas II, spent four years at Yale before being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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