Lee was a star high school football player in the state of Florida. He spent three years at FSU before deciding to forgo his senior year and become pro.
We talked to him about his struggles of trying to move from a quarterback to a tightend and how he can one day make it back into the NFL.
FSUPros - Why do you think every team that you play for wants to use you as a tightend/wide receiver other than quarterback? Florida State, Baltimore and the UFL all want you to switch.
Xavier Lee - Its been a tough pill to swallow. I believe that most coaches see a lot of athletic ability in a position where there isn't much. It puts a defense in a bind to protect the pass threat
FSUPros - Are you more comfortable playing that position rather than quarterback?
Xavier Lee - I'm more comfortable playing quarterback. That's a position I've studied and loved since I was 7 years of age. Playing tight end has its upside as well. It's always good to learn something new to be a serious threat. Who knows. Maybe a tight end pass one of these days
FSUPros - With such a short stint in the NFL is there anything you can take from that experience?
Xavier Lee - I learned that the NFL stands for Not For Long. I also learned that the NFL isn't just a game anymore. It's a business and you have to take time to perfect your business which is yourself.
FSUPros - What aspects of your game do you feel you need to work on to get you back into the NFL?
Xavier Lee - I believe If I can work on my blocking ability on an every down basis it will heighten my chances of me making it back to the NFL. From what my coaches have told me I'm on the right path to doing so.
FSUPros - Along your stops from college to pros who do you feel has had the most impact on your game?
Xavier Lee - I have been my own Achilles heel. At times I've fallen out of love for the game. And at times I've loved it so much. It's has been an up and down venture but everything happens for a reason.
FSUPros - Greatest memory from your time at Florida State?
Xavier Lee - My greatest moment of being a Seminole would have to be me coming in late in the 2nd quarter to lead FSU to a victory over Alabama. That's a memory I will never forget. I remember coach Bobby Bowden telling me what a player I was after that game. With out a doubt a great memory.
Xavier Lee - Its been a tough pill to swallow. I believe that most coaches see a lot of athletic ability in a position where there isn't much. It puts a defense in a bind to protect the pass threat
FSUPros - Are you more comfortable playing that position rather than quarterback?
Xavier Lee - I'm more comfortable playing quarterback. That's a position I've studied and loved since I was 7 years of age. Playing tight end has its upside as well. It's always good to learn something new to be a serious threat. Who knows. Maybe a tight end pass one of these days
FSUPros - With such a short stint in the NFL is there anything you can take from that experience?
Xavier Lee - I learned that the NFL stands for Not For Long. I also learned that the NFL isn't just a game anymore. It's a business and you have to take time to perfect your business which is yourself.
FSUPros - What aspects of your game do you feel you need to work on to get you back into the NFL?
Xavier Lee - I believe If I can work on my blocking ability on an every down basis it will heighten my chances of me making it back to the NFL. From what my coaches have told me I'm on the right path to doing so.
FSUPros - Along your stops from college to pros who do you feel has had the most impact on your game?
Xavier Lee - I have been my own Achilles heel. At times I've fallen out of love for the game. And at times I've loved it so much. It's has been an up and down venture but everything happens for a reason.
FSUPros - Greatest memory from your time at Florida State?
Xavier Lee - My greatest moment of being a Seminole would have to be me coming in late in the 2nd quarter to lead FSU to a victory over Alabama. That's a memory I will never forget. I remember coach Bobby Bowden telling me what a player I was after that game. With out a doubt a great memory.
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