History of Xavier Legette in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 22, 2025

Xavier Legette is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Panthers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft after playing college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Legette is a recent addition to the professional football scene.

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January 29, 2001: Anthony Xavier Legette Born

On January 29, 2001, Anthony Xavier Legette was born. He is now an American professional football wide receiver.

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2023: Senior Year Success

In 2023, as a fifth-year senior, Xavier Legette became the team's number one receiver, totaling 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns on 71 receptions, including a career-high 217 yards against Jacksonville State.

May 10, 2024: Legette Signed by Carolina Panthers

On May 10, 2024, Xavier Legette signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $12.35 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, which includes a signing bonus of $5.80 million.

2024: Legette Drafted by Carolina Panthers

In 2024, Xavier Legette was drafted by the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

2024: Legette Selected in NFL Draft

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers selected Xavier Legette in the first round (32nd overall) of the NFL draft after trading with the Buffalo Bills to move up one spot. He was the seventh wide receiver drafted that year.