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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Xavier Legette Dives Into Mud to Help Friend in Need
Xavier Legette Dives Into Mud to Help Friend in Need originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette saw a friend stranded knee-deep in off-road trouble, he didn't hesitate. There was no crowd, no stadium lights, just mud, water, and loyalty. Advertisement A now-viral video circulating on social media shows Legette springing into action after his buddy's ATV got stuck during an outdoor ride. The waterlogged terrain was relentless, with a flowing stream surrounding the blue vehicle and nearly swallowing its tires. Legette, already known for his love of the outdoors, didn't stand by and film. He waded in, mud, water, and all. Before jumping in, Legette can be seen helping carry valuables to higher ground. Then, with calm but clear urgency, he offered advice to his stuck friend. 'Try turning your wheel like this,' he says, gesturing. When that didn't work, in went Legette. There is explicit language in the video. The video cuts out before we see whether the vehicle ever makes it out, but the message was clear long before the final frame: Xavier Legette shows up. Advertisement It's the same mentality he brought to the field during his rookie campaign in Charlotte. The former South Carolina Gamecock notched 497 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 14 games last season. But Panthers fans who've followed his story know Legette's grit runs deeper than stats. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.© Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images That toughness was on full display during a December 2024 episode of the St. Brown podcast, when Legette shocked listeners by describing how he hunts and cooks raccoons, yes, raccoons, as part of his rural upbringing. 'Like a raccoon you see in the trash can,' he said with a grin. 'I hunt it. I kill it. I skin 'em. Cook 'em. Eat 'em. All that.' That same rural grit is what makes him a fan favorite, and exactly the kind of guy you want beside you when life gets messy, literally or figuratively. Advertisement Legette's love for nature has become part of his personal brand, from horseback riding to his viral 'Dolla Bill' touchdown celebration. With Panthers training camp just around the corner and rising expectations on a retooled offense that includes rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan, Legette looks to level up. But before he chases another 1,000-yard season, he's out chasing something else: character. And that's something no stat sheet can measure. Related: Assessing the Carolina Panthers Through the Lens of the Lakers Sale This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Panthers receiver Xavier Legette helped stranded person on ATV in wild scene
The latest viral video of Xavier Legette proves why the Panthers wide receiver already emerged as one of the NFL's most lovable players. Legette was out and about with a friend when he noticed a man stuck with his ATV in a muddy stream, and the wideout jumped into action to help. 'Don't let [the ATV] stop!' Legette yelled out from the banks of the stream, directing the man on how best to get the vehicle out of the water. Advertisement 5 Panthers receiver Xavier Legette helps a man get his ATV out of the mud. @NFL_DovKleiman/X After the man unsuccessfully tried to rev the ATV up and out of the water for a few more seconds, Legette eventually took matters into his own hands. He jumped into the water and waded over to the ATV as a third man, Legette's friend, narrated from the grass: 'Damn, my boy's got to get dirty today!' Advertisement Legette and the owner of the ATV grabbed onto the vehicle and began trying to yank it out of the mud, but the video ends before the outcome of the situation is made clear. Nonetheless, fans on social media showed respect to the 24-year-old, who just completed his rookie season in Carolina. 5 Legette prepares to enter the water. @NFL_DovKleiman/X Advertisement 5 Legette helps the man. @NFL_DovKleiman/X 'He's a good ole country boy,' wrote one fan on X. 'The world needs more like him.' 'It's impossible to hate this guy,' said another. 5 Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette on the Kentucky Derby red carpet on May 3. Maggie Huber/Special to Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Advertisement Legette, who is from Mullins, S.C., went viral after last year's NFL Draft for his thick southern accent, which fans found charming and lovable. He's also long had a love for riding horses, and owns a quarter horse named 'Dolla Bill.' 5 Panthers receiver Xavier Legette during a game against the Falcons on Jan. 5. Getty Images After making his first career touchdown catch, Legette celebrated by giddying up and pretending to ride Dolla Bill. He showed flashes of potential in his rookie season, hauling in 49 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns, but struggled with consistency and made his share of mistakes.
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers WR Xavier Legette looks incredible in summer workouts
The summer may mark the beginning of a breakout season for Carolina Panthers wideout Xavier Legette. After an up-and-down rookie campaign in 2024, Legette is looking to establish himself as a real and consistent force at the pro level here in 2025. And if his recent activity is any indication, then the 24-year-old receiver is primed to make quite a statement in the coming months. Here, with a guest appearance by fellow University of South Carolina Gamecock and Washington Commander Deebo Samuel, are a few clips of Legette putting in the work already this summer . . . Unfortunately, Legette's first year in the NFL was a bit spoiled by his ball security issues. The first-rounder, per Pro Football Focus, amassed a team-leading eight drops—with the most damaging one coming on what could have been a game-winning 32-yard touchdown against the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. Legette might've also been slowed down by persistent wrist and foot injuries throughout 2024. President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan confirmed in February that Legette underwent a "little procedure" on his foot following the season. But luckily for Legette, that doesn't seem like much of an issue now. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Fox News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Panthers star Xavier Legette shows true grit helping with friend's ATV stuck in muddy water
With NFL training camp around the corner, players are finding ways to stay in shape and have fun before the grind of a new season begins. For Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, that means enjoying the outdoors, even if it means helping a friend out in a muddy situation. Legette went viral for helping a friend get an ATV out of muddy water he believed the vehicle could get through. At first, Legette was trying to coach his friend out of the predicament, but when that didn't work, he jumped on to do things himself. Legette didn't hesitate a bit when he saw the situation getting even more sticky. However, the video clip ends with Legette and his friend trying together to pull the blue ATV out of the mud without showing the end result. Legette's wilderness adventures have been on full display since the South Carolina product entered the NFL as the Panthers' first-round selection last season. He went viral for numerous reasons, including his thick Southern accent that fans adore. He's also been seen riding horses on his farm, especially "Dolla Bill," which he gives a nod to with his touchdown celebration that mimics riding a horse. Legette had some great moments for the Panthers last season with 497 yards on 49 receptions and four touchdowns in his rookie year. He hopes to build off his rookie campaign with a Panthers team that added to its wide receivers room in the first round again, this time nabbing Tetairoa McMillan out of Arizona with the eighth overall pick in April. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Incredible moment brave NFL star hops into thick mud to rescue stranded driver
Carolina Panthers second-year wide receiver Xavier Legette was able to help a friend out who was stuck in a rough spot while off-roading in the off-season. Legette, who was born and raised riding horses and living in the backcountry of South Carolina, was seen in a video trying to help someone whose ATV was submerged in some deep mud. The vehicle was stuck in the mud and trying to get it out was made especially tough because of the running water around it. After taking some valuables from his friend to make sure they didn't get damaged, Legette offered some advice on trying to get the ATV out. While the friend took the suggestions, it was clear that he wasn't able to get it out on his own. So, Legette decided to get down and dirty - stepping into the mud to help lift the front end of the ATV out of the mud. WARNING: VIDEO BELOW CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Insane: Xavier Legette rescued a man on an ATV that was stuck in the mud 😭😭 He didn't even hesitate for a second to hop in the mud Legette is a role model on and off the field. — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 30, 2025 Xavier Legette got dirty while trying to help out a friend who was stuck in the mud The video cuts off before we see if Legette and his friend were able to get the vehicle out. Legette has shown that he isn't averse to getting some dirt on him after being the NFL's trackside correspondent at the Kentucky Derby earlier this year. It also appears that the Panthers pass catcher is romantically linked with an up-and-coming rapper. GloRilla's latest music video for the song 'Typa' dropped on Friday morning, with Legette getting very close with his on-camera partner. How comfortable the duo looked on screen have made the pair appear to be an item, including a scene in a bedroom where GloRilla is in a white bra and Legette enters shirtless and in a towel. Legette, 24, has not been connected with anyone romantically since entering the NFL last year as a first-round draft pick.
