Xavier Gilliam

Xavier Gilliam is a freshman defensive tackle for Penn State in the Big Ten, listed at 6-foot-2 (74 inches), 300 pounds, and wearing jersey No. 54. Born in Montgomery Village, Maryland, Gilliam entered the NCAAF level as an active roster player in 2025. In his 2025 regular-season action, Gilliam appeared in 9 games and made 0 starts. His Xavier Gilliam stats for the year include 12 combined tackles (9 solo, 3 assists), 1 tackle for loss for 4 yards, and 1 special teams block. He recorded 0.0 sacks, 0 quarterback hits, and no forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, interceptions, or passes defended in the provided stat line. From a player position and role on team perspective, Gilliam’s measurable production is concentrated in tackle volume and backfield disruption via tackles for loss, with additional impact credited on special teams. This Xavier Gilliam NCAAF profile reflects early college football usage primarily as a rotational interior defender across nine appearances during the 2025 season.