Xavier Weaver

Xavier Weaver (born October 12, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Florida Bulls and Colorado Buffaloes. Weaver signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life Weaver was born on October 12, 2000, in Orlando, Florida. He attended Orlando Christian Prep and recorded 2,124 receiving yards with 32 touchdowns in his high school career. Ranked a three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the South Florida Bulls and became the first person from his school to sign with an FBS team.

College career Weaver played all 12 games as a true freshman in 2019 and recorded 12 catches for 166 yards. Weaver had career-highs with 53 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns, being named second-team All-AAC.

Weaver announced his intention to transfer in 2023, after receiving an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He joined his teammate at South Florida, Jimmy Horn Jr., at Colorado, and was described as a training camp standout. In his Colorado debut, he helped them upset TCU 45–42 and recorded 118 receiving yards. One week later, he caught 10 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown in a 36–14 victory over Nebraska.

Professional career

Weaver signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He made the Cardinals 53-man roster out of training camp, the only UDFA signed by the team to do so.

On August 24, 2026, Weaver was placed on injured reserve.