Xavier Legette
2025 Season Outlooks
Legette will likely be the No. 2 or No. 3 receiver for the Panthers this season, and he's worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues. Carolina selected rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan in the first round of the NFL Draft, and Adam Thielen is also back for the Panthers. Legette will compete with that duo for targets, and Jalen Coker could also be in the mix. Legette has plenty of upside, but he had an inconsistent rookie season in 2024 with 49 catches for 497 yards and four touchdowns on 87 targets in 16 games. He had offseason foot surgery, which shouldn't be an issue, but it's something to monitor in training camp. Most likely, McMillan will be the best receiver in Carolina, and Legette can still benefit from an improved passing game led by Bryce Young. Legette could end up as a great value pick given his expected average draft position, or he could be added off the waiver wire if he's not selected in your league.
Legette is eyeing a second-year leap following a rookie campaign with mixed results. The 2024 first-round pick posted a route participation of at least 59% in 11 games in his first season. He handled a healthy 21% of the targets (6.4 per game) and 30% of the team's air yards, but was limited to 39.3 yards and 9.8 fantasy points per game, reaching 14 points only once. Legette was near the basement of the position in YPR, YPT, YPRR and RAC. Legette is positioned for an every-down role and there are plenty of targets available behind first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan after Adam Thielen was traded to Minnesota. With Legette's pedigree and after Bryce Young's strong finish to 2024, the 24-year-old is well worth a late flier.
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings
Standard
#150
PPR
#154
Half-PPR
#169
Superflex
#188
2025 Fantasy Football Draft Projections
| Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | 55.4 | 619.6 | 3.6 |
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2025 Average Draft Position (ADP)
Standard
#170
Pick 15.02
PPR
#169
Pick 15.01
Half-PPR
#216
Pick 18.12
Superflex
#178
Pick 15.10
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