Mississippi State Bulldogs#5 · RB Xavier Gayten
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Brookhaven, MS
Xavier Gayten is a RB (#5) for Mississippi State, from Brookhaven, MS. In the 2026 season he has 51 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 17.0 rushing yards per game over 3 games. He has 11.1 fantasy points (PPR), 3.7 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 13
Rushing TDs 13
Receptions 9
Receiving yards 8
Total TDs 13
Scrimmage yards 12
Efficiency
Yards per carry 13
Yards per catch 9
Fantasy points 13
Receiving usage 9
Carry volume 12
Yards per touch 11
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 10
Frame 12
Experience 13
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2026 season
51
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
16
Carries
3.2
Yards/carry
0
Receptions
0
Receiving yards
Xavier Gayten career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSST | 3 | 16 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 |
| 2025 | MSST | 9 | 29 | 157 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28.9 |
| 2024 | MSST | 5 | 8 | 115 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 19.5 |
| Career | 17 | 53 | 323 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 59.5 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Alabama | L 23-56 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Minnesota | W 38-13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UL Monroe | W 62-13 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowMississippi State RB: #5
- ClassJunior
- HometownBrookhaven, MS
Xavier Gayten: Mississippi State RB profile and stats
Xavier Gayten is a RB (#5) for Mississippi State, from Brookhaven, MS. This profile tracks Xavier Gayten's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Mississippi State roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Mississippi State sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Xavier Gayten in the news
All newsRecapMississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 (Week 4, 2026)Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 at Davis Wade Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 4-0, 2-0 in SEC play, and Missouri is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapMississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 (Week 3, 2026)Mississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 3-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-19RecapMississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 (Week 2, 2026)Mississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 2-0, and Minnesota is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Xavier Gayten play for?
Xavier Gayten plays for Mississippi State, wearing #5 at RB.
What position does Xavier Gayten play?
Xavier Gayten is a RB for Mississippi State.
How tall is Xavier Gayten?
Xavier Gayten is 6-0 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Xavier Gayten in?
Xavier Gayten is listed as a junior on the Mississippi State roster.
Where is Xavier Gayten from?
Xavier Gayten is from Brookhaven, MS.
How many rushing yards does Xavier Gayten have?
Xavier Gayten has 51 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.