Xavier Scott’s image is displayed on a screen as the Illinois defensive back hams it up for the camera during a photo shoot ...

Like Scott, the Illini’s other two Media Day representatives’ statuses to return were up in the air, with Altmyer being ...

The Illinois football representatives had their time with Dave Revsine at Big Ten Media Days, and Xavier Scott had some ...

Illinois football was supposed to be a sleeper, perhaps this year’s version of Indiana. But there’s too much hype coming out ...

Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis, quarterback Luke Altmyer, coach Bret Bielema and cornerback Xavier Scott represented ...

Illinois football players Luke Altmyer, J.C. Davis and Xavier Scott talk with Big Ten Network's Dave Revsine during Big Ten ...

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) and teammates celebrate after a 30-9 victory over the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial ...

Xavier Scott, Illinois Ponds was one of the best stories in the Big Ten last season, and he returns as the most accomplished cornerback in the conference in 2025.

Still, as Rittenberg points out, Scott’s play was overshadowed by a fellow Scott in the secondary: Miles’ roommate Xavier Scott (no relation), who was named to the All-Big Ten first team.