315-LB Powerhouse DL with Track-Bred Explosiveness for Louisiana
Xavier Waters, a 6'1", 315-pound three-star defensive line prospect from North Shore High School (Houston, TX), brings rare mass and track-bred explosiveness to Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns' 2026 roster. His differentiators include a 34-3 shot put and 104-5 discus throw from track (Spring 2023), proving elite lower-body power for a DL, plus a 60-tackle, 7-sack high school season (2024) showcasing relentless intensity. Waters, nicknamed "X-Ray," is a committed freshman signed over Colorado State, Louisiana Tech, and others; his personality blends quiet focus with playful wit, and he has no known injury history. He's a perfect fit for Louisiana's Sun Belt defense, offering immediate depth as a heavy, explosive anchor who can dominate in the trenches.
