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Panthers trade up to land Mullins native Xavier Legette in NFL draft first round

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Panthers trade up to land Mullins native Xavier Legette in NFL draft first round

Naeem McFadden
Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
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Panthers trade up to land Mullins native Xavier Legette in NFL draft first round

Xavier Legette celebrates with friends and family after his NFL draft on Thursday, April 25.

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South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) warm ups during the Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers.

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South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) honored as a senior prior to the Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers on November 25, 2023 in Columbia, SC

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Former Mullins football star Legette has career night in Gamecocks opener

South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) gets wrapped up by North Carolina defensive back Tayon Holloway (20) during the Gamecocks’ season opener against North Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

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More than 347 children attend Gamecocks football’s Xavier Legette camp in Mullins

Mullins native Xavier Legette is joined by T.J. Sanders of Marion as the two University of South Carolina Gamecocks football teammates work together during the 2nd Annual Hometown Football Camp at Mullins High School on June 3, 2023. More than 347 children attended the free football camp event with college football players organizing drills.

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Mullins Auctioneers senior quarterback Xavier Legette transitions to a new position this season.

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MULLINS, S.C. — The Carolina Panthers traded up their 33rd overall second round pick for the Buffalo Bills 32nd pick to select South Carolina WR Xavier Legette in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft Thursday night.

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