The 2024 NFL Draft kicked off in Detroit last night, where the Carolina Panthers did another shimmy move to secure a first round pick for the second year in a row.
Initially without a first-round selection, the Panthers traded the Buffalo Bills their first pick of the second round (#33 overall) and pick #141 for the Bills’ last pick of the first round (#32 overall) and pick #200.
The moment @XavierLegette became a first-round draft pick. pic.twitter.com/2NAIzcRXgF
— Mike Gillespie (@MikeAGillespie) April 26, 2024
This maneuver allowed the Panthers them to draft Xavier Legette, a prominent wide receiver from USC, who had a standout senior season with 71 receptions, 1,200 yards, and seven touchdowns.
Legette’s dynamic playmaking ability, which includes receiving, jet sweeps, and kick returns, adds a versatile weapon to the Panthers’ offense. His exceptional blend of size (6-foot-1, 221 pounds) and speed (4.39-second 40-yard dash) distinguishes him from other receivers and offers a fresh offensive asset to relieve pressure from quarterback Bryce Young, who is entering his second NFL season.
What do you think about the trade and the pick?
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