Columbia’s Xander Eschelman: Big-frame, high-IQ QB still waiting for his breakout
Xander Eschelman is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound Columbia sophomore quarterback who showed flashes in 2025—appearing in four games, he completed 1 of 2 passes for 11 yards and added 21 rushing yards on 16 carries[2][9]. His value right now is less about box-score fireworks and more about traits: a strong high-school résumé with 2,200+ passing yards, 20 touchdowns, captaincy, and a 4.2 GPA, plus the kind of size and composure coaches can build around[2]. He also brings some toughness context, since his prep career included an injury-shortened junior season[2].
