Xavier Chaplin

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Xavier Chaplin
Auburn Tigers–No. 65
Position Offensive tackle
Class
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Redshirt
Junior
Personal information
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight338 lb (153 kg)
Career history
College
High school Whale Branch Early College (Seabrook, South Carolina)

Xavier Chaplin is an American college football offensive tackle for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played for the Virginia Tech Hokies. [1] [2]

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Early life

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

Virginia Tech

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

Chaplin transferred to play for the Auburn Tigers. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ Cole, Adam. "Auburn football lands offensive tackle transfer: How Virginia Tech's Xavier Chaplin fits". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Whale Branch star Chaplin commits to Hokies". The Island News. July 14, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Kosko, Nick (December 9, 2024). "Virginia Tech OL Xavier Chaplin plans to enter NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Sordelett, Damien (October 29, 2024). "Tuten, Chaplin listed as probable for Hokies' game at Syracuse". Roanoke Times. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Cole, Adam (December 17, 2024). "Auburn football lands offensive tackle transfer: How Virginia Tech's Xavier Chaplin fits". Montgomery Advisor. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
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