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University of Illinois Athletics

2025 Football Roster

13 Xanai Scott

  • Position DB
  • Class Freshman
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 205
  • Major Recreation, Sport, & Tourism
  • Hometown Riviera Beach, Fla.
  • High School Cardinal Newman
  • Twitter https://x.com/XanaiScott

Biography

Pronunciation: Zuh-NEYE

High School

  • Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals
  • Position ranks: #102 (247Sports), #118 (ESPN), #169 (On3)
  • State of Florida ranks: #123 (247Sports), #216 (On3), #236 (ESPN)
  • Played for head coach Jack Daniels at Cardinal Newman
  • Also played basketball in high school and helped Cardinal Newman to a state title in 2023
  • Qualified for the state track and field meet in the long jump
  • Honor Roll
  • Offers included Pitt and Georgia Southern

Personal

  • Born September 13, 2005
  • Son of Xavier Scott and Latoya Bush
  • Two brothers, Xavier Scott and Derian Williams
  • Brother, Xavier, plays football at Illinois
  • Chose Illinois because “I love the culture and the connection between the coaches and players.”
  • Majoring in recreation, sport, & tourism 

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