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Orlando Christian Prep alum Xavier Weaver signs first NFL contract

Originally posted on Sports Club Florida | By Jae Fortune | Last updated Sep 2, 2024 6:10 PM ET

THE DESERT WEAVER

South Florida Bulls, and Coach Prime University standout Xavier Weaver has signed his first NFL contract, join the Arizona Cardinals for his rookie season.

Xavier Weaver is USF’s 4th all-time leading receiver (1,735 yards)

CU now has USF’s leading receivers from the last 2 seasons with Jimmy Horn Jr. also now at CU. pic.twitter.com/97Gijq6opP

— Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) February 23, 2023

Weaver’s inspiring journey from undrafted free agency to the NFL starts in Orlando.

Xavier Weaver’s body of work speaks for itself. He now joins Kyler Murray, and a receiver room that includes rookie Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Zach Pascal and more. At six-one, 180-pounds Weaver has proven his worth to his new franchise both as a capable receiver, and a return specialist.

Arizona’s preseason consisted of three straight losses to the Colts, Saints, and Broncos by a combined thirty-six points. Big Red’s regular season starts with a Sept. 8th trip to Buffalo, Week One.

Colorado WR Jimmy Horn Sends a message To Former Teammate Xavier Weaver After Making The Arizona Cardinals Final Roster

Full Video: https://t.co/mn5iVryNJ3 pic.twitter.com/eCBxuruklS

— The Darius Sanders (@KingDarius_NS) August 28, 2024

Congratulations Xavier! Go Cards.

FOR THE MEMBERS

In recent years, Orlando-area private schools have emerged to challenge the traditional dominance of public schools, with relatively young programs like Orlando Christian Prep, Masters Academy and TFA rivaling the likes Edgewater, Apopka and Dr. Phillips.

Sports Club Florida sat down with Xavier Weaver’s high school football coach, Guerschom Demosthenes of Orlando Christian Preparatory during this year’s Florida Citrus Sports Football Media Days.