Cornerback Isas Waxter is up next in our 90-in-90 series!
Let’s get to know him!
The Basics
Height: 6’1
Weight: 201 pounds
College: Villanova
Experience: 1
Waxter is a New Jersey native and starred at Immaculate Conception High School on both the gridiron and the track. In football, he was a two-time all-conference selection with another first-team all-county honor. In track & field, he was a second-team all-state selection as a senior.
After committing to play collegiately at Villanova, Waxter played in seven
games with two starts as a true freshman, recording 25 tackles and a pair of pass breakups during the 2019 season.
At the FCS level, their 2020 season was moved to the spring during the pandemic. In that shortened campaign, he played in just two games (seven tackles, PBU). In 2021, Waxter played in 13 games as a backup, notching 17 tackles, a sack, and four pass breakups.
Unfortunately for Waxter, the entire 2022 season was taken from him due to a severe injury he suffered in the spring. He returned in 2023 to start all 13 games he played , recording 26 tackles, four tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, and three interceptions en route to earning Second-Team All-CAA honors.
His final season saw Waxter start 10 of 11 games played while recording a career-high 33 tackles to go with two tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. Despite picking off zero passes, Wacter still earned First-Team All-CAA honors and was named an Honorable Mention FCS All-American.
Waxter went undrafted in 2025 and eventually signed as a UDFA with the Seattle Seahawks. After being cut during the 2025 season, he landed with the Chargers and ultimately signed a reserve/futures contract to stay in Los Angeles.
The Good
Waxter has good size at 6’0+ and over 200 pounds. His pre-draft scouting notes listed him as big, strong, and aggressive. A move to safety would likely do him well as he’d fit just fine as a box safety in Chris O’Leary’s system, especially when he has the chance to learn the spot from someone like Derwin James.
One of his biggest green flags from scouts was his stopping power as a tackler. As a defensive back, this is always a huge plus as you can’t truly coach the ability to put your head into people without hesitation.
The Bad
Waxter struggles in man coverage as a limited athlete laterally. He relies on his physicality in press to help give him an edge over utilizing polished footwork.
His lack of fluidity in space and average athleticism likely spells a look at safety over cornerback in the NFL.
As a tackler, he has the stuff to be great, but inconsistencies arise quite often with his aggressive style of play and when you’re out in the edge needing to make a stop, you just can’t be a guy who misses more than not.
2026 Outlook
Waxter was signed as a free agent during the 2025 season and impressed the coaching staff enough to be one of their players signed to a reserve/futures contract. He will come into the 2026 season with a chance to compete with a number of other young corners, but that’s going to be one of the toughest battles in training camp this year due to the sheer number of bodies in that room looking to make the roster.
Ultimately I believe Waxter earns a practice squad spot and remains there for another season with the Chargers.
