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McMurry University Athletics

2021 Football Roster

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24 Xavier Gayle

  • Position Linebacker
  • Height 5-9
  • Weight 230
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Rowlett, Texas
  • Highschool Rowlett H.S.

Biography

Spring 2021 Season (Sophomore):
All-Conference honorable mention ... Started all five games at linebacker ... Led McMurry with 43 tackles ... 18 solo and 25 assisted ... 2.5 tackles for loss for 16 yards ... 1.5 sacks for 14 yards ... Had eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup in a 17-14 win over Sul Ross State ... Matched a career-high 10 tackles against Texas Lutheran ... At least eight tackles in every game.

2019 Season (Freshman):
Appeared in nine games with eight starts at linebacker ... Fifth on the team in tackles with 49 ... Tied for the team lead with 29 solo tackles ... Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks ... One pass break-up ... Recovered one fumble against Southwestern, contributing to a school record-breaking eight fumble recoveries in one game ... Season-high 10 tackles against East Texas Baptist, including six solo.

High School:
Played two seasons at Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas for head coach Doug Stephens ... Was an all-district and team defensive MVP his senior season.

Personal:
Born on Sept. 14, 2000 in Dallas ... Son of Patrick and Carmen Gayle ... Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

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    2019Freshman

    Linebacker
    5'10" 180 lbs
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    2020Sophomore

    Linebacker
    5'9" 230 lbs
    24
  • 24

    2021Junior

    Linebacker
    5'9" 230 lbs
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