Liberty has added a commitment from Class of 2027 athlete Xavier Cuthbertson.

Cuthbertson is a 6’0″, 180 pound athlete from West Craven High School and Vanceboro, North Carolina. He has an offer from East Carolina and others. Liberty offered him in mid-September. Cuthbertson, from Eastern North Carolina, has excelled at both wide receiver and defensive back during his high school career.

Through nine games during the 2026 season, Cuthbertson has recordedΒ 34 receptions for 584 receiving yards, establishing himself as the leading receiver in the Three Rivers 4A Athletic Conference. As a kickoff return specialist, Cuthbertson has accumulated 241 yards on nine returns. Playing cornerback, Cuthbertson has recorded eight interceptions, generating 358 return yards. His eight interceptions rank 26th nationally, highlighting his instincts, athleticism and ability to create turnovers against opposing offenses. Cuthbertson has also contributed in the backfield. In his most recent outing, he carried the football seven times for 59 yards, further demonstrating the versatility that has attracted attention from college programs.