X’Zavier Barnett brings length, production, and multi-sport explosiveness to SMU
X’Zavier Barnett arrives at SMU as a 6-3, 195-pound freshman WR with real playmaking juice: in his 2024 junior season at Yoakum, he posted 1,032 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, and he also added 151 rushing yards and a score[4]. Recruiting services had him rated a three-star prospect, with On3 listing him as the No. 279 overall player and No. 45 receiver nationally in his class[2][12]. His appeal is the combo package—vertical size, verified track explosiveness, and enough versatility to stress defenses in multiple ways[3][12].
