Xavier Carlton
Career Summary
Xavier Carlton is an edge defender from Modesto, California who played at Utah and California before signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Carlton was born August 22, 2001, and is from Modesto, California. California's roster biography identifies his parents as Demetrius and Lorraine Carlton and notes that he earned his Cal degree in American Studies in May 2024.
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High School
Carlton attended Juan Diego Catholic High School in Utah and also played at Modesto Christian High School in California. At Juan Diego Catholic, he was a senior captain and first-team all-state selection after recording 91 tackles and eight sacks.
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College Career
Carlton began his college career at Utah before transferring to California, where he became a productive edge defender. He appeared in 15 games across the 2020 and 2021 seasons at Utah; at California in 2023 and 2024, he totaled 94 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Carlton entered the NFL when the Chicago Bears signed him as an undrafted free agent in May 2025. The Bears' transaction log records his signing on May 8, 2025 after his California career.
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NFL Career
Carlton's first documented NFL transactions came with the Chicago Bears in 2025. Chicago waived him on August 25, signed him to its practice squad on August 27, and placed him on the practice squad injured list on September 13.
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Career Accomplishments
Carlton earned All-ACC recognition following his 2024 California season. California announced him as a third-team All-ACC defensive end and honorable-mention All-ACC linebacker in 2024.
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Playing Style
Carlton is a large, long edge defender whose college production came through disruption in the backfield and pass-rush pressure.
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31043, 00-0040269, 2001-08-22, Xavier Carlton, Xavier, Carlton
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