Xavier Legette, the South Carolina WR, sits at No. 40 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 4% elite, 39% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Makes full use of his size and play strength in one-on-one battles.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Legette is tight-hipped with a linear release that makes him susceptible to press.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He uses his route running simply as a means of getting to the rendezvous point rather than a chance to con coverage out of position.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-flanker.
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“…Legette is tight-hipped with a linear release that makes him susceptible to press. He uses his route running simply as a means of getting to the rendezvous point rather than a chance to con coverage out of position. His star shines brightest once the ball goes up and he’s able to use his body control, play strength and ball skills to impose his will on the coverage. He’s unlikely to become a smooth route runner, but…”
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