Numerous NFL Draft experts throughout the league anticipate that the Panthers will select a top wide receiver prospect, such as Ladd McConkey, Keon Coleman, or Xavier Legette, with one of their second-round selections. The lack of a first-round selection prevents the team from drafting a top prospect like as Malik Nabers or Marvin Harrison Jr. Nevertheless, the team has a good chance of selecting a Week 1 starter in the second round because this is a deep wide receiver class.
Right now, when the Panthers are on the clock, mock drafts show South Carolina’s Xavier Legette going off the board late in the first round or early in the second. In a recent interview, the prospect defied expectations by openly declaring that Carolina intends to select him with the 33rd overall choice if he becomes available.
Xavier Legette: At pick 33, the Panthers are “going to take me”
We have to start with a disclaimer, as with all draft rumors. Every piece of information released in the lead-up to the NFL Draft has a purpose. Declaring to the world that he won’t be able to get past the Panthers is in Xavier Legette’s best interests in this situation. The South Carolina product is likely of interest to Carolina, but Legette’s remarks might cause another team to choose him late in the first round. Legette would gain from this because first-round selections typically earn more money and are promised more playing time.
Let’s suppose, nevertheless, that Xavier Legette is speaking the truth about the Panthers for the purposes of argument. The 6’1′′, 221-pound monster from South Carolina is a perfect fit for this team because he can use his stature and muscle to win contested passes and his speed to outrun defensive backs in open space. Despite some legitimate worries over his late arrival and lackluster route-running skills, he possesses the necessary skills to be a potent weapon in the NFL.
Naturally, there’s a chance Xavier Legette doesn’t make the Panthers with this skill set. Numerous teams may decide to take a chance on the gifted South Carolina prospect becausethere are plenty of receiver-needy clubs scattered throughout the first round.
Additional Potential Fits
Even if he is working out with Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Rashee Rice will still face discipline from the league. Kansas City needs to fix the problem at receiver since Marquise Brown is the only other trustworthy player on the team. Xavier Legette could be the best available choice, and he could go one pick before the Panthers are in the clock, depending on what transpires earlier in the first round. Legette’s poor route running shouldn’t be a problem in this scheme because Andy Reid is the greatest in the league at manipulating players into open space.
The Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills need a replacement for Stefon Diggs as their best wide receiver in the passing offense. Though Xavier Legette has the potential to be a real force on the outside, Curtis Samuel, Dalton Kincaid, and Khalil Shakir are all trustworthy depth possibilities. The wide out should make an impact straight away, and Josh Allen’s powerful arm should complement the wideout’s downfield skills.
The Buffalo Bills need a replacement for Stefon Diggs as their best wide receiver in the passing offense. Though Xavier Legette has the potential to be a real force on the outside, Curtis Samuel, Dalton Kincaid, and Khalil Shakir are all trustworthy depth possibilities. The wide out should make an impact straight away, and Josh Allen’s powerful arm should complement the wideout’s downfield skills.
The Baltimore Ravens
will require a new receiver as Odell Beckham is not expected to return. Baltimore can select Xavier Legette before Carolina starts its clock, unless the Panthers move up. Although Zay Flowers is a skilled intermediate threat and route runner, this team lacks a formidable outside player with the bulk to win.
The Dallas Cowboys
This is most likely the earliest that Xavier Legette is eligible to leave the team. With CeeDee Lamb at wide receiver and Brandin Cooks having lost step last season, the Dallas Cowboys need another wide receiver. Legette is unlikely to be taken higher than fifth among receivers in this class, but if Brian Thomas is already selected, Dallas may be willing to pay a premium for a player with a high upside.
Chargers of Los Angeles
In the second round, the Chargers trail the Panthers, but they have the option to move up and select Xavier Legette. Wide receivers are urgently needed by Los Angeles, and Jim Harbaugh is expected to choose an offensive tackle with his first-round decision. Legette may not be Malik Nabers, but he could be a more explosive Mike Williams. He is from South Carolina. Legette is bigger than Williams and can win downfield on a regular basis, but he provides more after the catch than the veteran Chargers.