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#55

Xavier Gilliam

DT

Redshirt Freshman

Player Information

Position
DT
Number
#55
Year
Redshirt Freshman
Height
6'2"
Weight
280 lbs
Hometown
Montgomery Village, MD
High School
Quince Orchard

Season Performance Comparison

2024 Season

tackles3

2025 Season

games Played2

Role and Depth Chart Context

Redshirt freshman defensive tackle who appeared in two games for Penn State before transferring to Tennessee in January 2026.

Biography

Xavier Gilliam was a reserve defensive tackle for the Nittany Lions during his redshirt freshman season in 2025. Facing a crowded defensive tackle rotation that featured older players, Gilliam appeared in two games before choosing to enter the transfer portal. He officially transferred to Tennessee in January 2026 to continue his college career with the Volunteers. Gilliam stands at 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds, bringing promising youth and developmental potential to the SEC.