Bishop Bonnett rushed for 109 yards for the Rattlers, who finished with 431 total yards. He had over a 1,000 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. The previous mark of three was held by Cainon Lamb, Ray Alexander and Jacquay Nunnally. WATCH: FAMU wide receiver Xavier Smith on beating Southern. He ranked second on the team with four touchdowns. Glendon McDaniel 1 Yd Run (Martel Fontenot Kick) 7: 17: SF. He's also establishing an off-the-field tradition. Not only were the Rattlers victorious on the field, they were also victorious when it came … His short-term memory allows him to keep pushing for consistent greatness. Xavier Smith is not one to talk about himself or his weekly accolades. WR Elijah Bell, NC A&T. 17 FAMU 52-30 win vs. Delaware State, Southern with an iconic double move in a 27-21 triumph, 28-21 victory versus North Carolina Central, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. This season, the Haines City, Florida native, who previously walked on at Florida A&M, has garnered national acclaim from organizations such as the Black College Football Hall of Fame to a retweet of a video highlight from former NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson. Within milliseconds of the snap, he's deep into his route and exploits their soft alignment. Xavier Smith was unstoppable in 2019. Latest on Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver Xavier Smith including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Xavier Smith (19) Wide Receiver Skip To Main Content. That's what makes the greats great," Smith said. I'm having a hard time figuring out where he'll be from play to play. Stanley finished off the 12-play, 64-yard drive with a short toss to the left side to Xavier Smith to give Florida A&M a 7-0 advantage with exactly four minutes remaining in the opening period. You won't hear a peep from him. He lines up at X, in the slot and lines up to the field at Z. FAMU opened the season with a 62-0 defeat at UCF in Orlando. Speed is my weapon.". The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Xavier Smith of the Florida A&M Rattlers WR Chris Rowland, Tennessee State. Ryan Stanley threw for a career-high 427 yards and had three touchdowns including a scoring strike to Kamari Young with just over a minute remaining to secure the win as Florida A&M beat South Carolina State 42-38 on Saturday afternoon. Two weeks later, he added to FAMU's homecoming festivities by hauling the go-ahead score in a 28-21 victory versus North Carolina Central. OL Donald Boone, Chowan. WATCH: FAMU postgame press conference following 52-30 win vs. Delaware State. Florida A&M rallies late to beat South Carolina State 42-38. UCF Pummels FAMU, 62-0 UCF Knights (1-0) wasted no time in dismantling FAMU (0-1), scored in first minute. Six Florida A&M football players have garnered Preseason All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honors by the conference in the Rattlers’ final season as part of the league. What he lacks in height at 5'10" he makes up for in grit, hands and speed. Zay Smith Official Highlights Contact: zay.toby2@yahoo.com Highlight edited by 4OREVA Studios 4orevastudios@gmail.com ... the systemic barriers that prevent students from maximizing their opportunities in life,” said founder Robert F. Smith. Follow FAMU beat writer Rory Sharrock on Twitter @rattlernews and @married2game1. Xavier showed up and showed out catching 9 passes for 201 yards in the 27-21 win over the Jaguars. This season, he's producing top-tier numbers as one of the best wide receivers in the country. This past Saturday, Smith was a part of two historic moments in the 52-30 win over Delaware State. Team Safety. "I always told him I was going to be the one to catch the record-breaker," Smith said. Ryan Stanley's 2-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Smith with 32 seconds remaining was his fourth TD toss of the day and Florida A&M beat North Carolina Central 28-21 on Saturday. FAMU looked to be headed to an easy win early on as it jumped out to a 17-0 win in the first quarter. He also had a brother who attended the school. Currently, the redshirt sophomore is fourth in FCS in catches (63), yards (953) and touchdowns (10). WATCH: FAMU QB Ryan Stanley, WR Xavier Smith on beating N.C. Central. Smith has been on the receiving end of two game-winning scores this fall. WR Donnie Corley, Texas Southern. We’re excited about this 2020 College Football Season. WR Demontrez Burroughs, SC State. We’ve got a helmet sticker ... pic.twitter.com/CJdv9Y8aTZ, More FAMU Football: Crossover Pass: FAMU coaches Simmons, McCullum and Lynum share equal support for programs, More FAMU Football: FAMU seasonal goals remain intact for black college football national championship, More FAMU Football: FAMU football shines amidst chaos within the athletics department, More FAMU Football: Stanley breaks career TD mark in No. He’s definitely a special player. 1st and 10 at BCU28: STANLEY,Ryan pass complete to YOUNG,Kamari for 11 yards to the BCU17, 1ST DOWN FAMU (JAMES,Devin). FAMU; TD. (courtesy.orlandosentinel.com) Willie Simmons to lead FAMU Coach Willie Simmons (21-11) next man up for continuous rebuild of FAMU football. WATCH: FAMU head coach Willie Simmons, quarterback Ryan Stanley and wide receiver Xavier Smith recap 52-30 win vs. Delaware State. According to Tanya Tatum, director of Student Health Services at FAMU, more temperature kiosks will be implemented in January, the start of the spring semester. Crossover Pass: FAMU coaches Simmons, McCullum and Lynum share equal support for programs, FAMU seasonal goals remain intact for black college football national championship, FAMU football shines amidst chaos within the athletics department, Stanley breaks career TD mark in No. His longest reception of the game was 43 yards, but it was the 17 yard touchdown reception he grabbed late in the game that was the deal breaker. I see what it's done for her. Present-day Rattlers scheduled to appear are wide receiver Xavier Smith and … FAMU wide receiver Xavier Smith Photo courtesy Xavier Smith. "When I get older and have kids, I want them to come here too. Upon his completion, Smith mashes the gas pedal and gains for extra yardage after the catch. I think the plan they have in place is to always keep students’ safety the utmost concern and the main priority,” student body president Xavier McClinton said. SU scored three touchdowns to take a 21-19 lead before Ryan and Smith hooked up to give the home team the advantage again. WATCH: Rattlers wide receiver Xavier Smith recaps the game-winning catch and his performance vs Southern. I know opposing teams are having a hard time tracking him. Wideout receiver Xavier Smith, a sophomore health and leisure fitness student from Haines City, went ballistic and showed a crowd of more than 27,000 that he can be a game-changer. Xavier Smith caught 12 passes for 98 yards. WR Harry Ballard, Arkansas Pine Bluff. Ryan Stanley's 2-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Smith with 32 seconds remaining was his fourth TD toss of … STANLEY,Ryan pass complete to SMITH,Xavier for 9 yards to the BCU34 (GILBERT,Uriah). He lets his play on the field serve as the microphone. TE Jordan Jones, Prairie View. Six FAMU student-athletes were named to the 2020 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference preseason teams, the league announced last Thursday. Xavier Smith is a Big Time Player for FAMU. He celebrated his 22nd birthday on Sept. 21 by crushing the spirits of Southern with an iconic double move in a 27-21 triumph. Xavier Smith is a Big Time Player for FAMU. November 6, 2020. The Game Winner. Justin Smith (78 yards) and Marcque Ellington (career-high 77) both made a career-best five receptions. This stellar outing earned him MEAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Related Videos. You'll just see him fill up the stat sheet every week.". Nevertheless, he remains humble and focused on steadily improving his game. I use my speed to stand out. "It's fun to watch. "We're trying to start our own family legacy," Smith said. WR: Xavier Smith, FAMU TE: Colton Dowdell, UT Martin AP: Elijah Dotson, Sacramento State ATH: Danny Smith, Villanova (QB) Second Team Defense: DL: Mike Greene, James Madison DL: Jared Brinkman, Northern Iowa DL: Roderick Perry, South Carolina State DL: Trace Moscorro, Sam Houston State LB: DeShawn Stevens, Maine LB: Levi Metheny, Albany He also was awarded a helmet sticker by ESPN college football analyst Joey Galloway. FAMU jumped out to an early lead as Ryan Stanley connected with Xavier Smith for a 56 yard score just minutes into the game. 17 FAMU 52-30 win vs. Delaware State. It took a defensive stop on fourth down to give the Rattlers good field position for their third drive of the afternoon. His overall strong play led to him being selected as second-team All-MEAC. Smith finished the game with nine grabs for 184 yards. Wide Receiver Xavier Smith had nine catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Stanley throws for 4TDs and FAMU beats NC Central 28-21. "You have to keep doing it. The last time FAMU picked up a win over the Bulldogs was in 2001. (courtesy:chron.com) HBCU Classic Sports Performance Tee - $20 Xavier Smith (19) Wide Receiver. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "I put so much work running in sand and dirt. Xavier is looking to continue that type of production in 2020. SMITH,Xavier at Norfolk State (Sep 28, 2019) Yards Receiving : 201 : SMITH,Xavier vs Southern (Sep 21, 2019) TD Receptions : 4 : SMITH,Xavier vs Delaware State (Nov 02, 2019) Long Reception : 65 : REY,Azende at South Carolina State (Oct 12, 2019) Field Goals : 3 : Aly,Yahia at Norfolk State (Sep 28, 2019) Long Field Goal : 52 The FAMU star wide receiver's rise to fame began midway through the 2018 season. The sophomore from Haines City attended Ridge Community High School. 18:39. WATCH: Rattlers quarterback Ryan Stanley and wide receiver Xavier Smith discuss their late-game heroics vs. N.C. Central on homecoming day. He received multiple MEAC Rookie of the Week honors. Fearful defenders move further back in their coverage at the line of scrimmage. I feel it will be the same for me.". Want to get an all access pass to the latest Rattlers news, analysis, photos and videos?Become a digital subscriber to support our sports coverage. WR Xavier Smith, FAMU. 229 The number of yards wide receiver Xavier Smith needs to join the 1,000-yard club for the season.. 349 Morgan State running back Joshua Chase is the team's leading rusher with 349 yards. He had over a 1,000 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. His mother, Angenetta Sanchious, is a Rattler alum. To get the same experience my mother had. FAMU, B-CU to participate ... will be current players and notable alumni from both teams. We spoke it into existence and it was a blessing.". Related posts. It's fun as a play-caller trying to devise ways to get him the ball," head coach Willie Simmons said. "We move him all around the place. OL Marcus Pettiford, NC A&T. In the first quarter, he caught the 58th touchdown pass of Ryan Stanley's career. 8:14. FAMU is among the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) ... Tuskegee University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. Ashley Robinson The Vice President & Director of Athletics at Jackson State University. It came alive in the second quarter with touchdowns from Azende Rey and Xavier Smith. "When it happened, we went to the sideline and laughed about it. ... Smith closed the year as FAMU's leading receiver with 52 receptions for 727 yards. 3:51. Earning first-team honors were wide receiver Xavier Smith, offensive lineman Keenan Forbes, defensive back Markquese Bell and punter Chris Faddoul, while wide receiver David Manigo and center Bryan Crawford landed on the second-team. WR Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim, Alabama A&M. Join Facebook to connect with Xavier Smith and others you may know. The history of FAMU is nothing new for him. Three plays later, Smith caught the 17-yard strike from Stanley to give the Rattlers a 25-21 lead with 3:32 left. He's a humble guy who's as quiet as a church mouse. 3rd and 1 at BCU34: JENNINGS,Terrel rush for 6 yards to the BCU28, 1ST DOWN FAMU (LAWRENCE,D. Xavier Smith (19) Wide Receiver. View the profiles of people named Xavier Smith. 1st and 10 at BCU17 The Florida A&M football team was able to outlast Southern 27-21 on Saturday in a record-setting home game. I run in the orange groves all the time to help me build speed and endurance," Smith said. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. This blinding speed is the byproduct of training in the terrain of orange groves in Haines City. Xavier is looking to continue that type of production in 2020. Life and Football. He’s definitely a special player. You have to have a weapon. Stanley throws for 4TDs and FAMU beats NC Central 28-21. The acclaim and records are not an accident or coincidence. ;II,HENRY MILLER). I don't have the typical size of a wide receiver. "I know if I can run that fast in the dirt, it's going to be easy when I'm on a flat surface. The big game for Zay Smith had to be on September 21,2019 against Southern. Xavier Smith's 4th Quarter TD from Ryan Stanley. 1700 Lee Hall Dr. 308 Foote-Hilyer(FHAC) Tallahassee, Florida 32307 P: (850)599-3183 F: (850)561-2674 E: student.affairs@famu.edu Smith closed the year as FAMU's leading receiver with 52 receptions for 727 yards. His four touchdowns set a FAMU single-game record. This 25-yarder pushed Stanley into first place on the all-time list at FAMU. A&T would respond with a short plunge by quarterback Kylil Carter before Stanley struck again, this time a five-yard pass to David Manigo. The thing that made them great is they did it more than once.". Your email address will not be published. Xavier Smith was unstoppable in 2019. 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