University of Minnesota Athletics
Xzavian Brandon
2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Xzavian Brandon
Wide Receiver
6-3, 185
Duluth, Ga.
Northview HS
Crafty route runner with good height and a big frame very smooth and polished for his size possesses great hands, concentration and leaping ability No. 76 wide receiver in the country according to ESPN.com earned two-stars from both Rivals and Scout considered the No. 181 wide receiver in the nation by Scout has been clocked at 4.48 in the 40.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Northview High School led the Titans in 2007 with 26 receptions for 493 yards (19.0 ypc) and five touchdowns earned first team All-North Fulton honors from the Appen Newspapers group in both 2006 and 2007 also earned a spot on the 2005 and 2007 All-Northside team a 2006 Super 11 honorable mention choice coached by Don Savage.
RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from Ball State, Mississippi State, Ohio, Tulane, UAB, and Washington State.
PERSONAL: Xzavian Brandon was born August 7, 1990 son of Zondra and David Brandon father played linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons prepped at the same high school as Gopher basketball signee Ralph Sampson III.
