Panthers' Xavier Legette grateful for teammates, including QB Bryce Young, experiencing his country lifestyle
Whether it’s taking care of his horses, which NFL fans have come quite familiar with since the Panthers took him in the first round in 2024 out of South Carolina, fishing, or riding around town on what he calls a "trail ride," Legette’s southern roots are shown in full force whenever he’s back home.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Before the 2026 season, Legette was able to show some of his Panthers teammates what it’s like in his small South Carolina town that has less than 4,000 residents, including his quarterback, Bryce Young.Sports Illustrated was along for the ride, as Legette showcased a day in his life with the entire town alongside him for the trail ride.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEXavier Legette of the Carolina Panthers reacts before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., on Dec.
8, 2024.The Eagles defeated the Panthers 22-16.
(Kara Durrette/Getty Images)It was an experience that had Legette quite grateful, not just for himself and allowing his teammates to experience the special side of his life off the field, but for the people in Mullins."To tell you the truth, man, that part of it was great -- for them to be able to come and do those things.But I think the best thing really in my eyes about the whole situation was them boys being able to come in my community," he told OutKick in a recent interview, while highlighting his partnership with Bojangles.
"People in my community being able to see other people other than me, you know what I’m saying? Because they always see me."PANTHERS' BRYCE YOUNG, XAVIER LEGETTE SPEND OFFSEASON WEEKEND RIDING HORSES AND RIPPING ATVSLegette, with his southern accent and unique hobbies, has become a fan-favorite in the Panthers community, as well as the NFL in general.V...