Xavier Legette got a pass (for the most part) during a rollercoaster rookie season. Now, the Carolina Panthers and their long-suffering fan base are expecting more from the wide receiver.
Legette was a first-round pick, but he was always going to be a work in progress. The Panthers traded up to No. 32 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft purely to secure a fifth-year option on his deal. Although the athleticism was absolutely off the charts, the former South Carolina standout was far from the finished product.
In fairness to Legette, his ability to create separation was a nice surprise.