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Panthers WR Xavier Legette ranked among NFL's worst first-round picks

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Panthers WR Xavier Legette ranked among NFL's worst first-round picks
Summary

Xavier Legette, the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers, is highlighted as one of the least impactful first-round selections since 2020. He is ranked No. 158 by CBS Sports, with criticism of his role as a backup following a disappointing second season. Legette caught 35 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns, struggling significantly during Week 2 when he finished with negative receiving yards on multiple targets. The ranking reflects a broader issue with the Panthers' recent draft history, having recorded five top-eight picks yet seeing limited success.

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By the Numbers
  • •Legette caught 35 of 64 targets, totaling 363 yards in 2025.
  • •He recorded negative receiving yards in Week 2 against the Packers.
  • •Ranked No. 158 on CBS Sports' list of first-round picks since 2020.
  • •The Panthers have made five top-eight picks yet have limited success.
  • •Bryce Young, the Panthers quarterback, is also ranked poorly at No. 143.
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  • 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers WR ranked among NFL's worst 1st-round picks since 2020
What they're saying
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The first first-round pick of the Panthers' current regime does not rank favorably against his fellow (and recent) Day 1 selections.

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