Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Xavier Guillory (1) celebrates during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Former Arizona State WR Impresses at NFL Camp

Originally posted on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI
By Kevin Hicks | Last updated Aug 4, 2025 11:30 AM ET

The Arizona State Sun Devils experienced one of the most shocking seasons of any program in the history of college football in 2024 when they went from being voted last in the Big 12 conference to securing the league title just months later.

The 11 win season was the most successful seen in Tempe in decades - many unheralded players supplemented the Sun Devils on the road to a Big 12 title and appearance in the College Football Playoff outside of the stars that are typically at front of mind.

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Among the players that made key contributions that doesn't get discussed is WR Xavier Guillory - a two year member of the program that contributed to several of the most significant plays of the season in Tempe last season.

WR Xavier Guillory (@GuilloryXavier) was the UDFA standout at practice today. Reliable hands, great body control, sudden off LOS and out of breaks.

One to watch this preseason. #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/xAIW0QledG
— Chris Cooper (@ChrisCooper_NFL) August 4, 2025

Guillory's two-season output of 43 receptions and six touchdowns didn't do justice to the impact he made after transferring from Idaho State after the 2022 season.

Four of Guillory's five touchdowns last season came in the last four games of the season - including a pair of scores in the Big 12 title game victory over Iowa State.

Guillory wasn't selected in April's NFL draft, but he did sign a contract with the Baltimore Ravens,and has been turning heads in his first offseason at the professional level.

The 6'2" wideout has experienced success that has been alluded to by multiple media members affiliated with the Ravens - perhaps the success is in part due to the guidance that Dillingham provides.

Guillory spoke on the impact that Dillingham has had on him in a talk with media during 2023 spring practices.

“You’re really diverse in this offense. You can play outside, inside, left, right. He’s going to give you a chance to make plays from multiple positions.”

The diversity of the offense quite arguably prepared Guillory for a more strenuous offseason and a more expansive offense in the NFL - now the talented wideout could be catching passes from Lamar Jackson in the future after coming through Tempe.

Read more on newcomer receiver Jaren Hamilton earning his keep during the early stages of fall practices here, and on ASU on SI taking a look at the most crucial positional battles on the team in 2025 here.

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