As a graduate transfer from Memphis, Xavier Hill anchored the interior of Colorado’s offensive line last season, ranking third with 703 snaps played. He was the top-rated guard in the Big 12 and the third-best pass blocker in the conference overall, via PFF. Hill even earned PFF Big 12 Left Guard of the Week during the fifth week of the 2025 season.

Despite that, his decision not to participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine could affect his draft stock, following Colorado’s rocky 3-9 season. But that possibility only decreased with his impressive performance at Colorado’s Pro Day.

Xavier Hill’s Colorado Pro Day performance

Hill used Colorado’s Pro Day to showcase his skills to NFL scouts. He clocked a 4.99-second 40-yard dash at 313 lbs. This time would have ranked in the top 10 for OL at the Combine. To cap it off, he recorded 26 reps on the bench press, and that would have been among the best for his position at the Combine. However, the standout Colorado OL didn’t stop there, as his desire to carve a path toward the NFL is crystal clear.

He posted a 30-inch vertical jump and a 4.81-second shuttle. Now, scouts from 26 NFL teams attended his Pro Day; Hill’s physical performance drew significant attention.

“Xavier Hill really stood out today with his combination of size, strength, and athleticism. He’s going to be a player that a lot of NFL teams are going to be keeping a close eye on leading up to the draft,” wrote Adam Munsterteiger.

After the 2025 season, Hill’s athletic testing at Pro Day significantly improved his NFL Draft stock.

The impact of Hill’s performance on his draft stock

While the former Colorado OL’s name does not appear in major early-round mocks from analysts like Field Yates or Matt Miller, his Pro Day performance significantly boosted his stock from a “fringe” prospect to a legitimate draftable IOL. Now, he is widely projected as a mid-to-late round pick or a high-priority undrafted free agent for the 2026 NFL Draft.

“Hill has all the physical tools that NFL teams covet in an offensive lineman. If he can continue to refine his technique and consistency, he could hear his name called very early on draft day,” wrote beat writer Leo Rivera IV.

Based on roster needs for NFL teams looking for IOL depth in the late rounds, Hill could be drafted by franchises like the New York Jets, New England Patriots, and more. But time will tell the exact story. Meanwhile, take a look at the standout Colorado OL’s collegiate journey.

Xavier Hill’s collegiate football journey from LSU to Colorado

Hill began his collegiate career at LSU as a three-star recruit. Over three seasons with the Tigers, he appeared in 7 games with 2 starts. Following that struggle to find consistent playing time in a crowded rotation, Hill revitalized his career at Memphis in 2023. There, he started all 26 games, helping the team to a 21-5 record and two bowl victories. On top of that, he earned First-Team All-AAC in 2024.

But after spending two seasons at Memphis, seeking a final challenge to boost his NFL stock, Hill joined Colorado in 2025. He didn’t take long to make an impact. Last season, he started 10 games and allowed only 3 sacks and 1 QB hit throughout the entire season. Now, we will see with his outstanding showcase at Pro Day how Hill’s NFL fate unfolds.