Xavier Esqillion is an outside linebacker for Georgia State, standing 6'1" and weighing 250 pounds. The Charlotte, NC native attended Ardrey Kell High School, where he earned All-Conference honors and Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2023. Esqillion spent his first two seasons at Savannah State, appearing in 10 games as a sophomore and recording 26 solo tackles, 32 total tackles, and 9.5 sacks while earning SIAC All-Conference and Defensive Player of the Year. In his junior year, he played in 10 games with 19 solo tackles, 31 total tackles, and 11.5 sacks, earning All-Conference honors for the second consecutive year. He was selected as an Honorable Mention HBCU College Football Preseason All-American.