New Mexico Lobos#15 · DT Xavier Slayton
95 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 255 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
Xavier Slayton is a DT (#15) for New Mexico, from Chicago, IL. In the 2026 season he has 8 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 interception over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 19
Interceptions 17
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 19
Efficiency
Tackles per game 12
Sack rate 18
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 17
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 16
Frame 14
Experience 17
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2026 season
8
Tackles
2.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Xavier Slayton career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNM | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UNM | 8 | 20 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | IDHO | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 14 | 33 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UTEP | W 61-7 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at New Mexico State | W 42-18 | 4 | 2 |
| Sep 19 | at Oklahoma | L 6-14 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Central Michigan | W 38-7 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNew Mexico DT: #15
- ClassSenior
- HometownChicago, IL
Xavier Slayton: New Mexico DT profile and stats
Xavier Slayton is a DT (#15) for New Mexico, from Chicago, IL. This profile tracks Xavier Slayton's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the New Mexico roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where New Mexico sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Xavier Slayton in the news
All newsRecapNew Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 (Week 5, 2026)New Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 at University Stadium (NM). Now New Mexico is 4-1, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and UTEP is 1-4, 0-1 in Mountain West play.2026-10-03RecapNew Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 (Week 4, 2026)New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Now New Mexico is 3-1, and New Mexico State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapOklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 (Week 3, 2026)Oklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). Now Oklahoma is 2-1, and New Mexico is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Xavier Slayton play for?
Xavier Slayton plays for New Mexico, wearing #15 at DT.
What position does Xavier Slayton play?
Xavier Slayton is a DT for New Mexico.
How tall is Xavier Slayton?
Xavier Slayton is 6-2 and weighs 255 lb.
What year is Xavier Slayton in?
Xavier Slayton is listed as a senior on the New Mexico roster.
Where is Xavier Slayton from?
Xavier Slayton is from Chicago, IL.
How many tackles does Xavier Slayton have?
Xavier Slayton has 8 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.