CFD Staff, October 13, 2026
Raleigh-area roots. Leesville Road, then Rolesville High, then Carolina. Xavier Lewis made eight tackles in his entire freshman season. Against No. 25 Pitt on Oct. 10, 2026, he made 11—and shared this sack with Timir Hickman-Collins. UNC won 21–17. His second ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honor followed.
Sources: goheels.com, pittsburghpanthers.com, youtube.com.
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