Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables and associate head coach, co-defensive coordinator and defensive tackles coach Todd Bates went back into South Carolina to dole out one of the Sooners’ latest offers.
Xzavier McLeod announced that he has picked up an OU offer. He is a 6-foot-4, 301 pound defensive lineman according to 247Sports. The Camden, S.C., native is regarded as one of the best defensive linemen in the 2023 class.
I’m blessed to say I have received another great offer from @OU_Football excited to learn about this program @LouatTheState @adamgorney @FootballCamden @JoeyHendrix8 @sportstalksc @SWiltfong247 @CoachToddBates @CoachVenables @JeremyO_Johnson @_crmalone pic.twitter.com/LOLpzeMlCU
— Xzavier McLeod (@mcleod_xzavier) January 27, 2022
247Sports ranks McLeod as a four-star recruit, the nation’s No. 19 defensive lineman in and as the country’s No. 140 player overall in the 2023 class. ESPN rates McLeod as the nation’s No. 53 player overall and the fifth-best defensive tackle. Rivals lists McLeod as the No. 21 defensive tackle and as a three-star recruit.
In the 247Sports composite rankings, McLeod is the No. 22 defensive lineman and the No. 158 player overall in the 2023 class. On3‘s consensus rankings have McLeod ranked as the No. 28 defensive lineman and the No. 200 player in the cycle.
Xzavier McLeod’s Recruiting Profile
Rating
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| ESPN | 4 | 53 | 1 | 5 |
| Rivals | 3 | N/A | 4 | 21 |
| 247Sports | 4 | 140 | 3 | 19 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 158 | 2 | 22 |
| On3 Recruiting | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| On3 Composite | 4 | 200 | 3 | 28 |
Vitals
| Hometown | Camden, S.C. |
| Projected Position | DT |
| Height | 6-foot-4 |
| Weight | 301 |
Recruitment
- Offered on Jan. 27, 2022
Offers
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Florida State
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisville
- Michigan
- N.C. State
- North Carolina
- Notre Dame
- Ole Miss
- Tennessee
Crystal Ball
Film
Here’s a look at some of McLeod’s hudl tape.
In his tape, McLeod showcases an impressive burst off the line of scrimmage from a three-technique to ball-carriers. He also demonstrates the ability to line up on the interior of the defensive line or work as a defensive end.
McLeod has a pair of crystal-ball predictions in to land at South Carolina from 247Sports reporters JC Shurburtt and Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.
Clemson has not offered McLeod yet, so that will be something to watch for in the future. OU has thrust its name into the mix here, though, and Bates’ track record for landing big-time defensive line talent would suggest that the Sooners will have more than a puncher’s chance with McLeod.
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