Xavier Chaplin
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
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| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 338 lb (153 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Whale Branch Early College (Seabrook, South Carolina) |
Xavier Chaplin is an American football offensive tackle for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played for the Virginia Tech Hokies.[1][2]
Early life and high school
[edit]Chaplin attended Whale Branch Early College High School in Seabrook, South Carolina, where he played as both an offensive lineman and defensive lineman.[3] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and the eighth overall player in South Carolina, and committed to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.[4]
College career
[edit]Virginia Tech
[edit]As a freshman in 2022, Chaplin took a redshirt.[5] In 2023, he started all 13 games and was named a third-team all-American by College Football Network.[6] In week 8 of the 2024 season, Chaplin was named PFF's left tackle of the week, as he helped the Hokies to a win over Boston College.[7] In week ten, Chaplin left the game early in a win versus Georgia Tech.[8] During the 2024 season, he started all 12 games at left tackle.[9] After the season, Chaplin entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[4]
Auburn
[edit]Chaplin transferred to play for the Auburn Tigers.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Auburn OT Xavier Chaplin drawing first-round buzz after transfer, could be breakout star for rebuilt Tigers". CBSSports.com. June 10, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ Cole, Adam. "Auburn football lands offensive tackle transfer: How Virginia Tech's Xavier Chaplin fits". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Whale Branch star Chaplin commits to Hokies". The Island News. July 14, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Kosko, Nick (December 9, 2024). "Virginia Tech OL Xavier Chaplin plans to enter NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Schafer, RJ (December 9, 2024). "BREAKING: Virginia Tech OT Xavier Chaplin Enters Transfer Portal". Virginia Tech Hokies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Biggs, Terrance (March 19, 2025). "Hugh Freeze, Auburn Tigers Counting on Big Upgrade in OT Xavier Chaplin". Auburn Tigers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Schafer, RJ (October 22, 2024). "Virginia Tech Football: Xavier Chaplin Named As PFF Left Tackle of the Week". Virginia Tech Hokies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Sordelett, Damien (October 29, 2024). "Tuten, Chaplin listed as probable for Hokies' game at Syracuse". Roanoke Times. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Schafer, RJ (December 16, 2024). "BREAKING: Former Virginia Tech Hokie Xavier Chaplin Transfers to Auburn". Virginia Tech Hokies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Cole, Adam (December 17, 2024). "Auburn football lands offensive tackle transfer: How Virginia Tech's Xavier Chaplin fits". Montgomery Advisor. Retrieved May 6, 2025.