Xavier Black Season 2021

2023: Started 12 games at center ... Was a team captain for the Famous Toastery Bowl against WKU ... Helped ODU rush for a season-high 339 yards at Marshall, including 236 for Kadarius Calloway ... Paved the way for ODU to have four, 100-yard rushers this season ... Started 24 career games at center.

2022: Started all 12 games at center ... A former walk-on, was awarded a scholarship in the locker room after the win over Arkansas State ... ODU's nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the top player in FBS that began his career as a walk-on ... Helped lead the way for Blake Watson to break the ODU single-game record with 259 yards and three touchdowns at Coastal Carolina.

2021: Appeared in 10 games ... Played on the offensive line in the wins over Hampton and FIU ... Was on the extra point/field goal unit.

2019: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year starter and team captain ... A three-time all-region and all-district honoree.

Personal: Son of Brian Black and Michelle Williams ... One brother, Isaiah Black, and one sister, Gabriella Johnson ... Majoring in public administration ... Earned Dean's List honors in the spring semester ... His mother, Michelle Williams, played volleyball at Rider.