Xavier Lanier brings veteran size and ball-hawking upside to Samford’s secondary
A 6-foot-2, 192-pound graduate transfer, Xavier Lanier gives Samford experienced cornerback depth with real college mileage: in the 2023 season at Tulsa he played in 10 games, started five, logged 15 tackles, and broke up two passes, after earlier stops at UAB where he posted seven tackles and an interception in 29 career games. He’s the kind of long, older CB coaches love for his length, composure, and plug-and-play maturity — plus he was noted as a strong athlete in high school with a 4.35 forty. If you want a physical veteran who can compete right away, he fits the bill.
