Xavier Legette
23-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
29
YDS
284
TD
4
AVG
9.8
TAR
45
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Legette could reasonably be described as a rich man's Jonathan Mingo, so consider it a fun twist of fate that the two bulky wideouts will now be teammates after Carolina took Legette with the 32nd overall pick. Much like his new teammate, Legette didn't do much until the very end of his college career, disappointing as a four-star recruit at South Carolina prior to exploding for 71-1,255-7 his senior year. A Mingo comp made even more sense after the 2024 Combine, where Legette put up a 4.39 40-yard dash, 40-inch vertical and 126-inch broad jump at 6-1, 221. The comparison ends once we talk about their breakout senior seasons, as Legette's was truly monstrous and came at a clip of 12.9 YPT, whereas Mingo had 9.4 YPT and didn't even lead his Ole Miss team in catches or receiving yards. Mingo then had a brutal rookie season, setting up Legette with an excellent chance to step right into a top-three role alongside veteran WRs Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen. Neither of those guys poses much of a threat downfield, and the Panthers probably need to add some vertical component in order for new coach Dave Canales to salvage QB Bryce Young. It's a nice opportunity for one of the more divisive WR prospects in the 2024 class, though perhaps not enough to convince detractors who are wary of Legette's late breakout and advanced age (23) as well as the typical fluidity concerns associated with receivers his size. Read Past Outlooks
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Three grabs in Germany win
Legette secured three of four targets for 40 yards in the Panthers' 20-17 overtime win over the Giants in Munich on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Legette tied Jalen Coker for the team lead in receptions while falling just a yard short of his teammate's team-high figure in that category. Legette has been busy during Bryce Young's current three-game starting stint -- the wideout now sports an 11-117-2 line in that span -- and he should continue enjoying a steady role during a Week 12 home matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 24 following a Week 11 bye, even if Adam Thielen (IR, hamstring) returns for that contest.
Legette tied Jalen Coker for the team lead in receptions while falling just a yard short of his teammate's team-high figure in that category. Legette has been busy during Bryce Young's current three-game starting stint -- the wideout now sports an 11-117-2 line in that span -- and he should continue enjoying a steady role during a Week 12 home matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 24 following a Week 11 bye, even if Adam Thielen (IR, hamstring) returns for that contest.
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Air Yards Per Game
49.0Air Yards Per Snap
1.24% Team Air Yards
22.8%% Team Targets
14.7%Avg Depth of Target
11.1 YdsCatch Rate
64.4%Drop Rate
8.9%Avg Yds After Catch
2.1% Targeted On Route
19.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Nov 24th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
84.0
Cornerbacks
81.1
Safeties
72.8
Linebackers
117.4
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2024 Xavier Legette Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Xavier Legette's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 2"Weight
227 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
126 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
31.88 in
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Key role in close win
Legette brought in four of six targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 23-22 win over the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed once for six yards.
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Back in Sunday's game
Legette (hand) returned to Sunday's game versus the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Exits Sunday's game
Legette exited Sunday's game against the Saints with a hand injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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Suiting up Sunday
Legette (toe) is listed as active Sunday against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Intends to take field Sunday
Legette (toe), who is officially questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans, plans to play, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
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Will be focal point of passing game
Legette will become one of the featured wide receivers in Carolina's passing game, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
The Panthers traded away Diontae Johnson on Tuesday, opening up the No. 1 wide receiver job. Johnson's 26.3 percent target rate was nearly double that of Legette, though the rookie pass catcher will now get the chance to prove that he should be viewed as a long-term contributor to the offense. While inconsistent, Legette has shown moments of promise this season, highlighted by three touchdown receptions in his last five games. Jalen Coker also figures to see an increased role.
The Panthers traded away Diontae Johnson on Tuesday, opening up the No. 1 wide receiver job. Johnson's 26.3 percent target rate was nearly double that of Legette, though the rookie pass catcher will now get the chance to prove that he should be viewed as a long-term contributor to the offense. While inconsistent, Legette has shown moments of promise this season, highlighted by three touchdown receptions in his last five games. Jalen Coker also figures to see an increased role.