An undrafted receiver who broke out at Colorado during Deion Sanders' first season before carving out a role in Arizona's receiving corps.
Xavier Weaver spent four seasons at South Florida before a standout transfer year at Colorado raised his profile. Despite going undrafted, he signed a notable free-agent deal with the Cardinals and has steadily increased his role in the offense.
Path to the league
Weaver played four years at South Florida before transferring to Colorado for the 2023 season, where he posted a career-best 68 catches for 908 yards and four touchdowns. He went unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft but signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent, receiving $255,000 in guarantees.
Career highlights
Weaver appeared in just two games as a rookie in 2024 before taking a step forward in his second season, earning more regular playing time within Arizona's receiver rotation as he continued to develop as a route runner and returner.
2025 season recap
Weaver appeared in 10 games in 2025, catching seven of 13 targets for 67 yards while adding two kickoff returns for 51 yards. His snap share grew significantly in the second half of the season, ranging from 44 to 78 percent over his final six available games, as he played behind Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. in the Cardinals' receiving hierarchy.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Xavier Weaver
- Pro Football Reference: Xavier Weaver
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
10 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | cardinals | 10 | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 0 | 23 |
| 2024 | cardinals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Colorado
- Hometown
- Orlando, FL, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
