Xavier Legette from Mullins High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Legette opted to join South Carolina.
In 2019 as a freshman Legette saw action in 9 games for the Gamecocks as he made 9 receptions for only 80 yards for an average of 8.9 yards per reception, with one TD, and only QB rating when targeted of 33.3.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played 6 games and had only 7 catches for 113 yards for an average of 16.1 yards per catch, with no TDs, and only QB rating when targeted of 51.1.
As a junior in 2021 he played 11 games and hauled in only 8 catches for only 63 yards for an average of 7.9 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 92.3.
As a senior in 2022 he played 12 games and had only 11 catches for only 89 yards for an average of 8.1 yards per catch, one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 63.8.
As a fifth year senior in 2023 he played 5 games and had 31 catches for 574 yards for an average of 18.5 yards per catch, 3 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 145.8.
SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS
- Generally reliable receiver capable of making difficult catches in traffic over the middle or one on one down the sideline.
- Legette accelerates 0-to-60 and hits top speed fast enough to outrun angles. He’s also flexible and agile, able to keep the pedal to the floor as Legette turns and weaves.
- He has a tapered build and strong hands, ripping the ball back with ease when defensive backs manage to get a hold of it.
- Shines on vertical routes, eating up a cushion with long strides, and getting downfield before DBs can turn their hips. He has a great combination of size, athleticism, and body control.
- Thriving on physicality, he’s a contested-catch specialist with a knack for warding off defenders while the ball is in the air. Legette has strong hands and the ability to wrestle the ball away from defenders.
- Good quickness off the line. Has size and quickness to get off NFL press.
- Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst.
SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.
- Legette seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Legette doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
