Xavier Legette Says New Panthers WR Duo Is ‘Going To Be A Downside’

The Carolina Panthers have a variety of room for enchancment.

Nevertheless, they’d a constructive first yr underneath head coach Dave Canales.

Bryce Younger seemed higher and extra assured after struggling early within the season, and the quarterback may lastly be on track.

They gave Younger a promising wideout in Xavier Legette, and whereas his rookie numbers had been removed from spectacular, he has the potential to be a star.

That’s why, when requested about his new pairing with wideout Tetairoa McMillan, the No. 8 general decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, Legette predicted they might be a serious menace this season.

“I imply, positive, we making an attempt to win guys, so I imply any time you may add a masterpiece like that to what we’re making an attempt to construct, that’s nice,” Legette mentioned. “Oh man, I really feel prefer it’s going to be an issue both method. I imply, I wouldn’t essentially say it’s a 1 or 2. I really feel prefer it’s going to be both aspect they take a look at. They’re going to must cope with each side.”

Legette completed his rookie season with 49 receptions for 497 yards and 4 touchdowns.

He didn’t create a variety of separation or showcase the big-play potential he confirmed in school.

That shouldn’t be a problem with McMillan.

He closed out his school profession with 84 receptions for 1,319 yards and eight touchdowns final season, incomes an All-America…