South Carolina WR Xavier Legette revealed that the Carolina Panthers have expressed strong interest in drafting him at pick 33. However, there are doubts about the veracity of such promises in the NFL draft process. Panthers' coach Dave Canales clarified that similar statements were made to multiple players, framing them as hypothetical scenarios rather than definitive commitments.
Dave Canales: I told Xavier Legette, 50 other guys that we're going to draft them. https://t.co/55o3IRD40d
Dave Canales has received fan recs for the draft while out and about, including a lot of Xavier Legette, Ladd McConkey and Chop Robinson. #Panthers
“I definitely said that to him and 50 other guys…” Dave Canales on the Xavier Legette “there at 33” bit. He said he words it as a precursor to question or statement like “When we draft you…” #Panthers
South Carolina WR Xavier Legette said Panthers told him they would take him at 33 if he's available. Dave Canales said it was more of a lead-in to a question -- which the Panthers asked of about 50 guys -- like, "If we draft you at 33, then what happens next?"
“I definitely said that to 50 other guys…” Dave Canales on the Xavier Legette “there at 33” bit. He said he words it as a precursor to question or statement like “When we draft you…” #Panthers
Asked about Xavier Legette saying the Panthers told him they'd draft him at 33, Canales said: "Oh yeah, I said that to him, and 50 other guys."
Dave Canales learned yesterday Diontae Johnson didn’t realize he was the Panthers’ HC when a small group of coaches went to dinner with Johnson after he arrived in CLT. Great response by Canales: https://t.co/XPqXb6UTNn
Dave Canales explains his side of the story — and adds another funny anecdote — of the Diontae Johnson dinner where Diontae initially didn’t know he was the head coach. Context: https://t.co/Gb1yyJsBe4 https://t.co/sVTgQIcSCU
For Dave Canales, his first practice as the guy with the whistle for the Carolina Panthers was one to remember. An in-depth look at his first voluntary minicamp, which started when he walked in the door around 4:45 a.m. https://t.co/3NnNTJH9HY
For those keeping track of who has the whistle at #Panthers practice: Dave Canales.
Canales is in a very granular place today. Enjoys having the whistle in his pocket on the first day. ("I don't know if I'll blow it again.") Says he enjoys working through the basics, like QB coach Will Harriger teaching Andy Dalton how to get in a stance.
#Panthers head coach Dave Canales reflective on first practice as a head coach. Reminded him of his first practice as a coach at Carson High School in California (his alma mater). Both teams wore black and blue. Got a lot of “big brother” looks from his assistants today. https://t.co/2z863T520M
Xavier Legette: Panthers told me they're hoping I make it to second round. https://t.co/kGqnVHURF2
South Carolina WR Xavier Legette: “I’ve met with the Panthers 4 or 5 times, they keep telling me that if I’m sitting at 33 they’re going to take me.” (🎥 via @JohnHCrumpler) https://t.co/N6BiT03YRL
“They [Carolina #Panthers] keep on telling me that if I’m sitting at 33 they’re going to take me.” - South Carolina WR Xavier Legette told @JohnHCrumpler If the #49ers or any team want Legette, looks like they have to take him in RD1. https://t.co/YnXYgsVNQD
Few things: - There are countless stories of pick promises not happening - Xavier Legette might have just done the Panthers a huge favor if he's not the true target and they want to trade up - Panthers' interest in Legette makes a TON of sense and he'd be a very good pick at 33 https://t.co/H12wXVLuS4
“I’ve met with the Panthers 4 or 5 times… They keep telling me that if I’m sitting at (pick) 33 they’re going to take me.” South Carolina WR Xavier Legette was not shy about disclosing his relationship with the receiver-needy, local Carolina Panthers. The interest is real. https://t.co/xB1gZ9PpNE