Xavier Legette

Panthers coach Dave Canales said “I think we got that guy. I think it’s Xavier [Legette],” when asked about getting a No. 1 receiver.

“So, for me, the goal for Xavier Legette is let’s just take that next step,” Canales continued. “This is going to be his first offseason with us, from phase one all the way through, and I just love to see where that goes.” Legette certainly could be a post-hype sleeper candidate given the injuries he played through last year, but it wasn’t exactly an inspiring rookie year with a 49/497/4 receiving line in 16 games. The Panthers have every reason to want their 2024 first-rounder to be the man, but he’ll have to take a major leap forward in 2025 to become that caliber of player.