2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Xavier Legette

Prospect Summary:

Legette was one of the SEC’s breakout playmakers in 2023, catching 71 passes for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns. It was a huge increase in production compared to 2022 (18-167-3) and 2021 (8-63-1). Legette was a starter in many games during those previous seasons, but everything clicked for him as a super-senior and he was the No. 1 receiver for Spencer Rattler.

For the NFL, Legette has surprising speed for a big receiver. With his height and strength, Legette is a red-zone weapon who provides a size mismatch for the NFL. However, he retains enough speed to generate separation downfield and a surprising burst to run away from the defense. Legette can run well to work on defenses vertically and threaten them at all levels. He is a long-strider with a second gear and can explode in the open field, displaying sheer speed to out-race defenders. That ability will be diminished somewhat in the NFL, but there is no doubt that ge has above-average speed for a big wideout.

Entering the next level, Legette has some rawness and could use development in terms of his route-running. He can be a bit linear after the catch. Given Legette’s skill set, it’s surprising that he was not featured more in 2019-2022; he had only 41 catches over those four seasons. Legette is a 1-year wonder, but there his no doubt that he has the skill set of a pro starter.

For the NFL, Legette is a potential starting receiver who has the athletic upside of a No. 1 receiver. Team sources say they think Legette could be a late first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and should not last long if he slips to the second round.