8   Xavier Stinson
	Class: RS Junior Hometown: Miami, FL High School: Chaminade-Madonna Height / Weight: 5-9 / 229 Position: RB Birthdate: 09/16/1988 Major: Criminal Justice

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Has carried the ball, caught the ball, returned kicks, made tackles and blocked for the punter...in spring 2011 he worked out at linebacker.

2010: Played and started in every game...became more involved in the team's offense with 29 carries for 95 yards...recorded 12 receptions for 141 yards and two scores...also had one kick return for two yards at Arkansas State...played both offense and special teams...began the year with a seven yard reception at UAB...in FAU's home game versus Michigan State at Ford Field he recorded four carries, including his season long of 17 yards as well as two receptions, one for a score...had a season-high five carries at Western Kentucky...recorded three receptions twice with the first coming versus North Texas...against the Eagles he had 47 yards including a season and career long of 26...recorded one tackle on the season, a solo, versus Middle Tennessee.

2009: Saw action in every game both in the back field and on special teams...tallied 30 carries on the season...recorded six carries for 16 yards at South Carolina and bested his total versus Middle Tennessee with nine carries for 28 yards...his longest carry of the season was a 14 yard scamper versus Arkansas State on his lone carry of the day...had nine receptions tallying two twice...versus Louisiana he had two catches for 18 yards...versus Middle he also had two tallying 26 with his season long 26 yards...returned 11 kicks, four versus UAB for a total of 107 yards and recorded his season long of 38 yards...used size and maturity to assume the starting fullback role in the spring...recorded three tackles on the year...all while playing special teams.

Motor City Bowl: Traveled with the squad.

2008: Used the year as a redshirt season.

2007: Injured prior to school beginning...elected to delay college enrollment and re-signed with FAU in 2008.

High School: Two-way player for Mark Guandoro at Chaminade-Madonna High School...rushed for 700 yards and recorded 63 tackles, including six sacks his senior season...earned the team's defensive player of the year as a senior...was recognized every varsity season (10-12) as an All-County player...named Broward County Player of the Year as a senior...as a junior he played on both sides of the ball with 500 yards rushing...played in the 2006 Dade and Broward All-Star Game...three-sport athlete (football, wrestling and track)...as a junior wrestler, he finished fifth in the state.

Personal: Criminal justice major...son of Theresa Barber and David Stinson...born in South Miami, FL...nephew of former NFL fullback Tim Lester.