Carolina’s first-round pick was born and raised in the South, and has the hobbies (and accent) to match.
, could have easily laughed at me after I asked him if he owns a quarter of a horse. Instead, the massive new wide receiver for Bryce Young smiled and patiently explained to me that’s a type of horse.
I wouldn’t have blamed Legette if he ended the interview right there and returned to his activities at the annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere in downtown Los Angeles. But the soft-spoken Legette, who has gotten, was gracious with his time and provided insight into his new life as a member of the Panthers. Legette’s new home of Charlotte is only a two-hour drive from where he was raised in Mullins, S.C.
Leggete shared what it's been like to work with Panthers coach Dave Canales, wide receiver Adam Thielen and Young, the top pick in last year’s draft. Legette was one of three rookie wide receivers we spoke to at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere. We’ll share those interviews later this week, but let’s start with the big-body wideout from South Carolina, the No. 32 pick in the draft.How special has it been to be a member of the Carolina Panthers and be so close to your hometown of Mullins, South Carolina?It’s been great for me. I was able to get back home last Sunday for Mother’s Day, go to church and hang with my people from back home.
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