Western Carolina’s rookie long snapper with a clean slate and a real path to snaps
Xavier Nocco is a freshman long snapper at Western Carolina in the 2026 season, listed at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds out of Jesuit High School in Tampa. The big story here is opportunity: Western Carolina’s special teams unit is actively sorting out the long-snap role, and Nocco is in the mix with transfer Kaden Powell, so he’s not just a roster name—he’s part of a live competition. For a team, that matters because consistent snapping is a hidden weapon, and Nocco’s youth gives him development upside if he proves dependable under pressure.
