Xavier Slayton

#15· New Mexico ·DT ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Chicago, Ill.

6'2"Height 255 lbWeight

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High School Background

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Stars

#3143

National

#311

Position

#67

State

HometownChicago, Ill.

High SchoolCrete-Monee

Transfer History

Idaho New Mexico 2026 ★★★

#1299

National

#125

Position

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Xavier Slayton #15

New Mexico · DT · R-Sr · 2027 Draft · Chicago, Ill. · Crete-Monee

6-2 · 255 lbs

4.7

UDFA

Floor 4.2 · Ceiling 5.0

#2259 overall · #138 DT of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Athlon preseason All-MW fourth-team defensive lineman; Idaho transfer who followed the staff.

Ceiling · 5.0

Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · up-year team · Mountain West draft-temper.

Floor · 4.2

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.

Pedigree

2★ recruit · Natl #3143 · Pos #311 · State #67

Path: Idaho → New Mexico

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks
2025	New Mexico	8	20	10	1.5