Purdue Boilermakers#3 · WR Xavier Townsend
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Tampa, FL
Xavier Townsend is a WR (#3) for Purdue, from Tampa, FL. In the 2026 season he has 28 catches for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns, 61.4 receiving yards per game over 5 games. He has 71.1 fantasy points (PPR), 14.2 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 17
Receptions 18
Receiving TDs 12
Total TDs 15
Scrimmage yards 18
Fantasy points 17
Efficiency
Yards per catch 12
Yards per game 15
Catch volume 18
TD rate 11
Receiving score 17
Extra rushing 19
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 8
Frame 7
Experience 17
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
28
Receptions
307
Receiving yards
2
Receiving TDs
11.0
Yards/catch
4
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Xavier Townsend career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PUR | 5 | 28 | 307 | 2 | 4 | 71.1 |
| 2025 | ISU | 8 | 18 | 243 | 0 | 18 | 48.1 |
| 2024 | UCF | 4 | 10 | 69 | 1 | 88 | 31.7 |
| 2023 | UCF | 11 | 33 | 325 | 3 | 163 | 99.8 |
| 2022 | UCF | 13 | 23 | 127 | 0 | 27 | 44.4 |
| Career | 41 | 112 | 1071 | 6 | 300 | 295.1 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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38
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Illinois | W 24-17 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Notre Dame | L 10-49 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at UCLA | L 38-52 | 6 | 162 | 2 |
| Sep 12 | vs Wake Forest | L 36-38 | 6 | 58 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Indiana State | W 44-19 | 7 | 47 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPurdue WR: #3
- ClassSenior
- HometownTampa, FL
Xavier Townsend: Purdue WR profile and stats
Xavier Townsend is a WR (#3) for Purdue, from Tampa, FL. This profile tracks Xavier Townsend's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Xavier Townsend in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Xavier Townsend play for?
Xavier Townsend plays for Purdue, wearing #3 at WR.
What position does Xavier Townsend play?
Xavier Townsend is a WR for Purdue.
How tall is Xavier Townsend?
Xavier Townsend is 5-11 and weighs 195 lb.
What year is Xavier Townsend in?
Xavier Townsend is listed as a senior on the Purdue roster.
Where is Xavier Townsend from?
Xavier Townsend is from Tampa, FL.
How many receptions does Xavier Townsend have?
Xavier Townsend has 28 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.