Tennessee Volunteers#2 · DL Xavier Gilliam
85 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 305 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Montgomery Village, MD
Xavier Gilliam is a DL (#2) for Tennessee, from Montgomery Village, MD. In the 2026 season he has 18 tackles and 4 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 18
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 17
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 18
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 19
Frame 15
Experience 10
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- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
18
Tackles
4.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
8.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Xavier Gilliam career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TENN | 5 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | PSU | 12 | 16 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | PSU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 35 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Auburn | W 24-14 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Texas | L 17-20 | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | vs Kennesaw State | W 42-9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Georgia Tech | W 45-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Furman | W 56-9 | 6 | 3 |
Career timeline
- NowTennessee DL: #2
- ClassSophomore
- HometownMontgomery Village, MD
Xavier Gilliam: Tennessee DL profile and stats
Xavier Gilliam is a DL (#2) for Tennessee, from Montgomery Village, MD. This profile tracks Xavier Gilliam's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Tennessee roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Tennessee sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Xavier Gilliam in the news
All newsRecapTennessee beat Auburn 24-14 (Week 5, 2026)Tennessee beat Auburn 24-14 at Neyland Stadium. Now Tennessee is 4-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and Auburn is 3-2, 1-2 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapTennessee beat Kennesaw State 42-9 (Week 3, 2026)Tennessee beat Kennesaw State 42-9 at Neyland Stadium. Now Tennessee is 3-0, and Kennesaw State is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapTennessee beat Georgia Tech 45-24 (Week 2, 2026)Tennessee beat Georgia Tech 45-24 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Tennessee is 2-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Xavier Gilliam play for?
Xavier Gilliam plays for Tennessee, wearing #2 at DL.
What position does Xavier Gilliam play?
Xavier Gilliam is a DL for Tennessee.
How tall is Xavier Gilliam?
Xavier Gilliam is 6-2 and weighs 305 lb.
What year is Xavier Gilliam in?
Xavier Gilliam is listed as a sophomore on the Tennessee roster.
Where is Xavier Gilliam from?
Xavier Gilliam is from Montgomery Village, MD.
How many tackles does Xavier Gilliam have?
Xavier Gilliam has 18 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.