New 4.2 Xerath's Role

Hey League community, I have a question regarding the new Xerath and the possibilities of him trying out new roles (rather than the typical mid) and it's viability. Yes I know he is a mid champ, I love his play style and he has made his way onto my favorite champions to play list. His skill shots are fun to perform as well as his EWQR combo. I have trouble playing him mid though due to his squishiness. I tried him out in a double jungle Hexakill game and had great results, but he is way too squishy to be a viable jungler in a normal 5v5. I tried him top and also had great success, and I have yet to try him support. My question is if you have suggestions as to viable roles he can play, as I think I just lucked out and was placed against an easy enemy team. I'm not a great mid laner, as the constant bursts and combos kill me quite quickly. If not, I'll just keep practicing my mid lane game and try to get better. I understand to answer these questions I have to try every role myself, but I just wanted to ask the community if anyone else got experimental with Xerath and had decent results. Thanks, it's always fun to challenge and expand on the meta!