Xavier Lee
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| Baltimore Ravens — No. 82 | |
| Tight end | |
| Date of birth: January 9, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: Daytona Beach, Florida | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 235 lb (107 kg) |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| College: Florida State | |
| Undrafted in 2008 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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Xavier Daniel Lee (born January 9, 1986 in Daytona Beach, Florida) is an American football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Florida State.
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[edit] Early years
He went to Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL. There he set Florida's all-time record for passing yards (9,082), completions (549) and TDs (98).[1] Lee, who was named Florida's Mr. Football in 2003, also won state 3A Player of the Year honors as a junior and senior. During his senior season, he rushed for 461 yards and 13 TDs and was 188-for-304 (62 percent), passing for 3,075 yards with 33 TDs and 10 interceptions. The heavily recruited prospect was rated a five-star player and the No. 1 dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com. Lee played in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He signed with Florida State, passing up overtures by Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas, Auburn, and Florida.
[edit] College career
As a redshirt sophomore in 2006, Lee played in eight games, including three starts, and passed for 885 yards with 7 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Lee started for the injured Drew Weatherford on October 28, 2006 on the road at Maryland. He also started and won his first game on Saturday, November 4 at home against Virginia. On August 23, 2007, the eight month quarterback competition ended when offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher named Weatherford the starting quarterback for the Seminole's opener at Clemson.
On September 29, 2007, Lee replaced Weatherford in the 2nd quarter against Alabama and led the Seminoles to a 21-14 victory. Lee finished the game 12-19 with 224 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, and 11 rushes for 59 yards. His performance earned him the starting quarterback job and Atlantic Coast Conference co-Offensive Back honors for the week of October 1st.[1]
On January 14, 2008, Lee left FSU in order to participate in the NFL draft.[2]
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Baltimore Ravens
On May 16, 2008, the Baltimore Ravens signed Lee as a tight end.
[edit] Personal
His father, Willie Lee, played American football in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs. His brother Anthony Kelly is currently a linebacker for the Seminoles.
