FAMU; TD. Xavier Smith (19) Wide Receiver Skip To Main Content. 3rd and 1 at BCU34: JENNINGS,Terrel rush for 6 yards to the BCU28, 1ST DOWN FAMU (LAWRENCE,D. What he lacks in height at 5'10" he makes up for in grit, hands and speed. FAMU opened the season with a 62-0 defeat at UCF in Orlando. Glendon McDaniel 1 Yd Run (Martel Fontenot Kick) 7: 17: SF. This season, the Haines City, Florida native, who previously walked on at Florida A&M, has garnered national acclaim from organizations such as the Black College Football Hall of Fame to a retweet of a video highlight from former NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson. His four touchdowns set a FAMU single-game record. According to Tanya Tatum, director of Student Health Services at FAMU, more temperature kiosks will be implemented in January, the start of the spring semester. Team Safety. I use my speed to stand out. That's what makes the greats great," Smith said. Bishop Bonnett rushed for 109 yards for the Rattlers, who finished with 431 total yards. Ryan Stanley's 2-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Smith with 32 seconds remaining was his fourth TD toss of the day and Florida A&M beat North Carolina Central 28-21 on Saturday. Upon his completion, Smith mashes the gas pedal and gains for extra yardage after the catch. 1700 Lee Hall Dr. 308 Foote-Hilyer(FHAC) Tallahassee, Florida 32307 P: (850)599-3183 F: (850)561-2674 E: student.affairs@famu.edu Earning first-team honors were wide receiver Xavier Smith, offensive lineman Keenan Forbes, defensive back Markquese Bell and punter Chris Faddoul, while wide receiver David Manigo and center Bryan Crawford landed on the second-team. It took a defensive stop on fourth down to give the Rattlers good field position for their third drive of the afternoon. The last time FAMU picked up a win over the Bulldogs was in 2001. UCF Pummels FAMU, 62-0 UCF Knights (1-0) wasted no time in dismantling FAMU (0-1), scored in first minute. Xavier Smith is not one to talk about himself or his weekly accolades. Latest on Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver Xavier Smith including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He ranked second on the team with four touchdowns. The big game for Zay Smith had to be on September 21,2019 against Southern. Justin Smith (78 yards) and Marcque Ellington (career-high 77) both made a career-best five receptions. A&T would respond with a short plunge by quarterback Kylil Carter before Stanley struck again, this time a five-yard pass to David Manigo. Smith is diagnosed with football amnesia. In the first quarter, he caught the 58th touchdown pass of Ryan Stanley's career. The previous mark of three was held by Cainon Lamb, Ray Alexander and Jacquay Nunnally. WR Demontrez Burroughs, SC State. "It's fun to watch. You won't hear a peep from him. Wideout receiver Xavier Smith, a sophomore health and leisure fitness student from Haines City, went ballistic and showed a crowd of more than 27,000 that he can be a game-changer. WR Xavier Smith, FAMU. Life and Football. 229 The number of yards wide receiver Xavier Smith needs to join the 1,000-yard club for the season.. 349 Morgan State running back Joshua Chase is the team's leading rusher with 349 yards. "I put so much work running in sand and dirt. This season, he's producing top-tier numbers as one of the best wide receivers in the country. Xavier Smith caught 12 passes for 98 yards. Six FAMU student-athletes were named to the 2020 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference preseason teams, the league announced last Thursday. This past Saturday, Smith was a part of two historic moments in the 52-30 win over Delaware State. OL Donald Boone, Chowan. WATCH: FAMU postgame press conference following 52-30 win vs. Delaware State. Wide Receiver Xavier Smith had nine catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns. 3:51. Ryan Stanley threw for a career-high 427 yards and had three touchdowns including a scoring strike to Kamari Young with just over a minute remaining to secure the win as Florida A&M beat South Carolina State 42-38 on Saturday afternoon. "I know if I can run that fast in the dirt, it's going to be easy when I'm on a flat surface. SU scored three touchdowns to take a 21-19 lead before Ryan and Smith hooked up to give the home team the advantage again. Zay Smith Official Highlights Contact: zay.toby2@yahoo.com Highlight edited by 4OREVA Studios 4orevastudios@gmail.com He lines up at X, in the slot and lines up to the field at Z. Three plays later, Smith caught the 17-yard strike from Stanley to give the Rattlers a 25-21 lead with 3:32 left. 1st and 10 at BCU28: STANLEY,Ryan pass complete to YOUNG,Kamari for 11 yards to the BCU17, 1ST DOWN FAMU (JAMES,Devin). Xavier Smith's 4th Quarter TD from Ryan Stanley. He had over a 1,000 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. ... Smith closed the year as FAMU's leading receiver with 52 receptions for 727 yards. Smith has been on the receiving end of two game-winning scores this fall. The history of FAMU is nothing new for him. Not only were the Rattlers victorious on the field, they were also victorious when it came … The sophomore from Haines City attended Ridge Community High School. Want to get an all access pass to the latest Rattlers news, analysis, photos and videos?Become a digital subscriber to support our sports coverage. This blinding speed is the byproduct of training in the terrain of orange groves in Haines City. Join Facebook to connect with Xavier Smith and others you may know. Follow FAMU beat writer Rory Sharrock on Twitter @rattlernews and @married2game1. 18:39. WR Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim, Alabama A&M. We’re excited about this 2020 College Football Season. Ryan Stanley's 2-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Smith with 32 seconds remaining was his fourth TD toss of … FAMU jumped out to an early lead as Ryan Stanley connected with Xavier Smith for a 56 yard score just minutes into the game. Nevertheless, he remains humble and focused on steadily improving his game. SMITH,Xavier at Norfolk State (Sep 28, 2019) Yards Receiving : 201 : SMITH,Xavier vs Southern (Sep 21, 2019) TD Receptions : 4 : SMITH,Xavier vs Delaware State (Nov 02, 2019) Long Reception : 65 : REY,Azende at South Carolina State (Oct 12, 2019) Field Goals : 3 : Aly,Yahia at Norfolk State (Sep 28, 2019) Long Field Goal : 52 Xavier is looking to continue that type of production in 2020. "You have to keep doing it. WR: Xavier Smith, FAMU TE: Colton Dowdell, UT Martin AP: Elijah Dotson, Sacramento State ATH: Danny Smith, Villanova (QB) Second Team Defense: DL: Mike Greene, James Madison DL: Jared Brinkman, Northern Iowa DL: Roderick Perry, South Carolina State DL: Trace Moscorro, Sam Houston State LB: DeShawn Stevens, Maine LB: Levi Metheny, Albany You have to have a weapon. He also was awarded a helmet sticker by ESPN college football analyst Joey Galloway. His mother, Angenetta Sanchious, is a Rattler alum. TE Jordan Jones, Prairie View. Each week, Smith carves out a football legacy at FAMU. It came alive in the second quarter with touchdowns from Azende Rey and Xavier Smith. ;II,HENRY MILLER). He had over a 1,000 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. "When I get older and have kids, I want them to come here too. OL Marcus Pettiford, NC A&T. I feel it will be the same for me.". November 6, 2020. To get the same experience my mother had. Within milliseconds of the snap, he's deep into his route and exploits their soft alignment. His longest reception of the game was 43 yards, but it was the 17 yard touchdown reception he grabbed late in the game that was the deal breaker. Xavier is looking to continue that type of production in 2020. You'll just see him fill up the stat sheet every week.". His overall strong play led to him being selected as second-team All-MEAC. WATCH: FAMU wide receiver Xavier Smith on beating Southern. Stanley finished off the 12-play, 64-yard drive with a short toss to the left side to Xavier Smith to give Florida A&M a 7-0 advantage with exactly four minutes remaining in the opening period. WR Harry Ballard, Arkansas Pine Bluff. Xavier Smith is a Big Time Player for FAMU. We spoke it into existence and it was a blessing.". He received multiple MEAC Rookie of the Week honors. Stanley throws for 4TDs and FAMU beats NC Central 28-21. This 25-yarder pushed Stanley into first place on the all-time list at FAMU. (courtesy.orlandosentinel.com) Willie Simmons to lead FAMU Coach Willie Simmons (21-11) next man up for continuous rebuild of FAMU football. 17 FAMU 52-30 win vs. Delaware State. WR Chris Rowland, Tennessee State. The thing that made them great is they did it more than once.". 8:14. Speed is my weapon.". He's also establishing an off-the-field tradition. Smith finished the game with nine grabs for 184 yards. Ashley Robinson The Vice President & Director of Athletics at Jackson State University. STANLEY,Ryan pass complete to SMITH,Xavier for 9 yards to the BCU34 (GILBERT,Uriah). The Game Winner. The acclaim and records are not an accident or coincidence. Florida A&M rallies late to beat South Carolina State 42-38. I know opposing teams are having a hard time tracking him. "When it happened, we went to the sideline and laughed about it. I see what it's done for her. Xavier Smith (19) Wide Receiver. WATCH: FAMU head coach Willie Simmons, quarterback Ryan Stanley and wide receiver Xavier Smith recap 52-30 win vs. Delaware State. 17 FAMU 52-30 win vs. Delaware State, Southern with an iconic double move in a 27-21 triumph, 28-21 victory versus North Carolina Central, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It's fun as a play-caller trying to devise ways to get him the ball," head coach Willie Simmons said. Your email address will not be published. WATCH: Rattlers quarterback Ryan Stanley and wide receiver Xavier Smith discuss their late-game heroics vs. N.C. Central on homecoming day. The FAMU star wide receiver's rise to fame began midway through the 2018 season. Xavier Smith is not one to talk about himself or his weekly accolades. WATCH: FAMU QB Ryan Stanley, WR Xavier Smith on beating N.C. Central. WR Donnie Corley, Texas Southern. Xavier showed up and showed out catching 9 passes for 201 yards in the 27-21 win over the Jaguars. His short-term memory allows him to keep pushing for consistent greatness. "It's like Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. I'm having a hard time figuring out where he'll be from play to play. Xavier Smith is a Big Time Player for FAMU. FAMU, B-CU to participate ... will be current players and notable alumni from both teams. FAMU is among the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) ... Tuskegee University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. View the profiles of people named Xavier Smith. FAMU wide receiver Xavier Smith Photo courtesy Xavier Smith. (courtesy:chron.com) HBCU Classic Sports Performance Tee - $20 Xavier Smith was unstoppable in 2019. Six Florida A&M football players have garnered Preseason All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honors by the conference in the Rattlers’ final season as part of the league. Xavier Smith was unstoppable in 2019. He's a humble guy who's as quiet as a church mouse. Required fields are marked *. Present-day Rattlers scheduled to appear are wide receiver Xavier Smith and … Currently, the redshirt sophomore is fourth in FCS in catches (63), yards (953) and touchdowns (10). "We move him all around the place. Related posts. He also had a brother who attended the school. Fearful defenders move further back in their coverage at the line of scrimmage. He’s definitely a special player. He celebrated his 22nd birthday on Sept. 21 by crushing the spirits of Southern with an iconic double move in a 27-21 triumph. WATCH: Rattlers wide receiver Xavier Smith recaps the game-winning catch and his performance vs Southern. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "We're trying to start our own family legacy," Smith said. He lets his play on the field serve as the microphone. "I always told him I was going to be the one to catch the record-breaker," Smith said. 1st and 10 at BCU17 Crossover Pass: FAMU coaches Simmons, McCullum and Lynum share equal support for programs, FAMU seasonal goals remain intact for black college football national championship, FAMU football shines amidst chaos within the athletics department, Stanley breaks career TD mark in No. FAMU looked to be headed to an easy win early on as it jumped out to a 17-0 win in the first quarter. Stanley throws for 4TDs and FAMU beats NC Central 28-21. ... the systemic barriers that prevent students from maximizing their opportunities in life,” said founder Robert F. Smith. We’ve got a helmet sticker ... pic.twitter.com/CJdv9Y8aTZ, More FAMU Football: Crossover Pass: FAMU coaches Simmons, McCullum and Lynum share equal support for programs, More FAMU Football: FAMU seasonal goals remain intact for black college football national championship, More FAMU Football: FAMU football shines amidst chaos within the athletics department, More FAMU Football: Stanley breaks career TD mark in No. Two weeks later, he added to FAMU's homecoming festivities by hauling the go-ahead score in a 28-21 victory versus North Carolina Central. He’s definitely a special player. Related Videos. Xavier Smith (19) Wide Receiver. I run in the orange groves all the time to help me build speed and endurance," Smith said. This stellar outing earned him MEAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week. I think the plan they have in place is to always keep students’ safety the utmost concern and the main priority,” student body president Xavier McClinton said. WR Elijah Bell, NC A&T. 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