compact, physical UVA Wise freshman back with room to pop
In the 2026 season, Xavier Edwards is a freshman RB on the Virginia-Wise roster listed at 5-foot-11, 220 pounds, giving the Cavaliers a sturdier, downhill option in the backfield.[2][9] He looks like a north-south runner who should help in short-yardage and contact situations, and his build suggests durability and a physical edge rather than pure finesse.[9] There is no season stat line posted yet, so the key question is whether his size, toughness, and role fit can translate into consistent production once the games start to pile up.[2][4]
