'22 Kentucky RB Xavier Brown "Surprised" by Boston College Offer
Boston College made a new offer on Wednesday afternoon, offering '22 Lexington, KY running back Xavier Brown.
Brown, considered a three star recruit from 247 and Rivals, is a smaller running back at 175 pounds, and fits the mold of the new quicker multifaceted backs that Frank Cignetti's offense can utilize. At this time his only other offer is from Maryland, but expect him to get more soon with a strong junior season at Lexington Christian High School.
BC Bulletin spoke with Brown shortly after his Boston College offer to get the whole story about his recruitment and where he stands with the Eagles.
His connection with Boston College has primarily been with Jason Kwon, the Director of Scouting. The two have been in consistent contact the past few days according to Brown. On Wednesday, Brown contacted running backs coach Richie Gunnell, and that was when he received his offer from the Eagles. "It was a surprise to me," Brown explained. "I'm just happy that the things I’m doing in the field are not going unnoticed."
Boston College as a program and as a school has caught Brown's attention. "From what I've seen from the football program it’s great and the academics are phenomenal," he told BC Bulletin. For now he is keeping his options open and doesn't have a favorite or a school that he is hoping to offer him. Brown talked about how he is just grateful for all offers. When asked if there was a school he hopes offers he said "honestly anyone I can get. I'm just happy to get the opportunity to play at the next level."
Watching his tape, you can see that Brown has the speed, and quickness that would translate to the next level. He effortlessly gets to that next level, and becomes incredibly difficult to tackle. If he stays at running back at the collegiate level he looks to become a multipurpose back, someone like Dion Lewis who can run the ball but also make plays in the passing game. He lined up a lot as wide receiver in his film, showing good hands in the plays he selected.
Brown did say that he hopes to visit Boston College as soon as it safe to do so. BC Bulletin will keep you up to date on any recruiting news around Xavier Brown.
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