It’s that time of year again when football fans across the country gear up for the NFL draft. For some, it’s an exciting time, filled with anticipation and hope of what the future holds. But for me, I have always been extra excited for this year’s draft because my favorite college player, Xavier Henderson, is eligible to be chosen.
I remember watching Xavier Henderson on the field for the first time at his high school college game. I knew this kid had skill, passion, and a competitive drive that was leaps and bounds above most of the others. Every move he made on the field was so methodically calculated that it seemed like he had an innate ability to predict the moves of his opponent. From that day onwards, I knew he had the potential to be a star.
Fast forward to Xavier’s college career, where he didn’t miss a beat. He was an all-American for several years straight and consistently put up top-notch numbers week after week. The speed, agility, and precision he played with was awe-inspiring. His prowess on the field was something I had never seen before and I’m so confident that he will make an even bigger impact in the NFL.
With the NFL draft quickly approaching, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Xavier is chosen by a team quickly. It’s hard not to get carried away thinking about the amazing plays he will make in the future and the fun that he will bring to my team. He will be a game-changer and will undoubtedly be a leader on the field.
But despite my budding optimism, I still find myself sweating with questions such as: Will Xavier be selected in the first round? Or will he have to wait until later rounds? Or worse, will he go undrafted? These thoughts race through my mind, but I quickly recover with the reminder that I have a lot of faith in Xavier.
Besides his tremendous athletic ability, Xavier is also an amazing human being. In addition to being well-liked by his coaches and teammates, he also gives back to his community, is very approachable, and has a great sense of humor. He is the total package and I firmly believe that any team would be lucky to have him on their roster.
The wait and uncertainty of the NFL draft is always nerve-racking. But this year, it’s even more special for me knowing that my favorite player is part of it. All my friends and family are invested in hoping for Xavier to make it, and I’m sure they join me in hoping for the best outcome. We are all just hoping that his hard work is paid off, and that a team gives him the chance to showcase his talents and skills on a much bigger stage.
From working hard in high school to dominating college football, Xavier has come a long way and has proven to be one of the best players in the country. With this in mind, I can rest assured that whatever happens in the NFL draft, Xavier will make a successful career. He will go down in history as one of the all-time greats and will be remembered on fields all over the world.
Now that we are closer to the draft, I am more convinced than ever that Xavier will make an incredible impact in the NFL. With his incredible skill set, great work ethic and an indomitable spirit, I am sure he will shine. It will be exciting to watch him play and I am hopeful that the team that chooses him will have the privilege of experiencing great victories. Its moments like these that make watching the NFL draft so fun.