Former Liberty OT Xavior Gray expected to sign with Northwestern

Liberty transfer offensive tackle Xavior Gray is expected to sign with Northwestern out of the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Gray also had interest from Miami and Ohio State.

Gray has one year of eligibility remaining. He began his college career at Akron.

Gray was a three-star prospect in the 2019 class out of Jackson (Ohio) High School. He was the No. 3013 prospect in the class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking.

After signing with Akron, Gray redshirted 2019 and the 2020 Covid season didn’t count towards eligibility. He played in 10 games in 2021 before appearing in just three in 2022. He appeared in 24 games for Liberty in two seasons with the Flames.

Landing Gray and his service over the likes of the Hurricanes and Buckeyes is also surely a win for head coach David Braun and Co. as Northwestern seeks to rebuild and rebound after Braun’s second season at the helm went awry. With Gray, they might have a tackle to anchor an improved offensive line in 2025.

A coveted transfer wideout has narrowed down his finalists

Mississippi State transfer wideout Mario Craver has narrowed down his potential destinations. As of Friday evening, a quartet remains, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Craver is choosing between a trio of SEC schools and one historic ACC power: Texas A&M, LSU, Alabama and Florida State.

Craver has three years of eligibility remaining for his college career.

Craver appeared in eight games this past season with three starts. He finished the year with 17 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns.

Craver committed to Mississippi State as a four-star prospect in the 2024 class out of Clay-Chalkville High School in Pinson, Alabama. He ranked as the No. 279 overall player and No. 46 receiver in the cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Craver scored his first career touchdown in the season opener against Eastern Kentucky.