Is Xavier Townsend starting?
Xavier Townsend is the projected starter at WR-X for Purdue Boilermakers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Berkeley Prep, ranked #559 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 18 catches, 243 yards, 0 TD. That's 9% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 74 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #3
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Transfer
- Iowa State
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 18 | 243 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8809
- National Rank
- #559
- High School
- Berkeley Prep
- Hometown
- Tampa, FL
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated offense; 58th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.94 for competition level) put them +1 vs unit starters → 74.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-X · Purdue Boilermakers
- 1374Xavier TownsendStarter
- 2063Jaylan Hornsby
- 3963Jalil Hall
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.