compact, physical LB with upside and fresh-season buzz
Xavier Cora is a 5-foot-10, 195-pound sophomore linebacker for Davidson in the 2026 season, and he brings a gritty, low-center-of-gravity build that often translates into reliable tackling and a tough edge in the middle of the defense.[1][2][4] He’s also a notable crossover story: after coming from Saint Anselm and earning Division 1 All-State honors in high school, he has already built a reputation as a disciplined, high-motor defender with room to grow into a steady FCS contributor.[12][13]
