The Carolina Panthers traded into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft in order to get a playmaker for Bryce Young. They made an attempt to acquire South Carolina’s Xavier Legette, and it appears that he impressed them during the offseason programme.
Adam Thielen, the seasoned receiver, thinks Legette is right at home. When he appeared with Rich Eisen, he gave the rookie some very high accolades.
During minicamp, Legette drew parallels to DK Metcalf, and Thielen said that incoming coach Dave Canales has high regard for the rookie. Legette’s skill set makes him a highly sought-after addition to the team.
“I believe I saw a brief clip from the summertime documentary that the Panthers do, as well as a brief clip from Coach Canales discussing him,” Thielen remarked. “Those athletes aren’t found everywhere because of their combination of size and length, quickness and mobility, and football-attacking style. Not every club has a player like that, and not every draft has a man like that. I believe that with him, the possibilities are endless. It makes me happy to be with him.
“I believe that another fantastic quality about him is that he has a strong desire to learn and is almost like a sponge. He’s not a man.
Legette, who led the Gamecocks with 71 receptions for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns, is coming off the best season of his career at South Carolina. Because of that, he was predicted as a late-first or early-second-round draft pick. The Panthers selected him in the first round, granting him a contract with a fifth-year option.
Legette, though, is having an effect off the pitch as well. According to Thielen, he showcases both his personality and his South Carolina accent in receiver meetings. This implies that he is also getting to know the seasoned Thielen, who occasionally needs to assist the coaches with that.
I adore his personality so much, Thielen remarked. “He’s simply enjoyable to be around.” Most individuals are unable to fully comprehend what he’s
