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Read Article →Xavier Gaines Stats
Tight End · Marshall · From Frostproof, FL
Xavier Gaines is a college tight end at Marshall. In college (2018–2021) he has 101 catches for 1,330 yards and 11 touchdowns. This page lists every season, his 2021 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Xavier Gaines Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 18 |
| 2020 | 8 | 38 | 0 | 11 | 38 |
| 2019 | 23 | 162 | 2 | 26 | 152 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
Xavier Gaines Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2021
- EPA per Target: +0.28, #55 of 57
- Receiving Yards: 476, #20 of 395
- Receptions: 41, #20 of 397
- Yards per Target: 9.2, #38 of 57
- Target Share: 13.8%, #33 of 57
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2021
- Grant Wells: 36 of 50 for 399 yards, 3 TD
Xavier Gaines 2021 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Navy | W 49-7 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Week 3 | vs East Carolina | L 38-42 | 4 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Week 4 | at App State | L 30-31 | 6 | 5 | 104 | 1 |
| Week 5 | at Middle Tennessee | L 28-34 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Week 6 | vs Old Dominion | W 20-13 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Week 7 | at North Texas | W 49-21 | 5 | 5 | 77 | 1 |
| Week 9 | vs Florida International | W 38-0 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 0 |
| Week 10 | at Florida Atlantic | W 28-13 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| Week 11 | vs UAB | L 14-21 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Week 12 | at Charlotte | W 49-28 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 1 |
| Week 13 | vs Western Kentucky | L 21-53 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Bowls & Playoff | vs Louisiana | L 21-36 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
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