Xavier Chaplin brings proven SEC-sized blindside protection and high-end pass-blocking upside
Chaplin is a massive, experienced left tackle with three straight seasons as a full-time starter and 37 consecutive starts across Virginia Tech and Auburn, making him a plug-and-play fit for a team that wants stability at the edge. In 2025 at Auburn, he started all 12 games, helped spark a 307-yard rushing day in his debut, and graded 90% or better in five games, showing real week-to-week impact. His best trait is length-and-power protection on the blind side, though run-block consistency and penalties remain the main refinement points.
