Xavier Legette talks about his motivation coming into the NFL

"I'm very excited to be able to show the younger folks coming up that they're able to accomplish their dreams," he said.
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[@TylerLunsfordMagic]

I have no idea what he’s saying but I love him with all of my heart

[@robertfarmer1602]

He reminds me of one of the coaches from the movie The Waterboy

[@michealhunt3156]

@@robertfarmer1602yeen had to disrespect south carolina like that😭😭😭

[@robertfarmer1602]

@@michealhunt3156 I'm a california boy man, I don't know what to tell you.

[@artissbarbour5493]

He bout borderline geechi.... lol I love it though boe

[@roderickvarh4789]

Yee muzznobe frommrown hyea!

[@B3GINNER]

I smile every time he talks

[@kevinfakhoury403]

Me too. He is so excited to be there.

[@gooserider864]

Same

[@Hilljo17]

Man I’m from Deep South myself . Leggett reminds me of a close friend that called you at 6:00 in the morning on Saturday letting you know they gotta whole hog cooking and to come through 😂

[@dianettalegette5649]

It's Legette ❤

[@GavinDavisMusic]

Facts and they cutting grass all evening when the sun start going down

[@AndrewJones-cl4lz]

Yes Sir

[@PapaGreek1]

Haha all it is is 3 words put together usually and you just have to pull em apart. Most can’t understand it unless you lived down there lol

[@tswagg504]

Dinner be cooking at 7 in the morning. You ain’t lyin lol

[@sethlynch89]

His voice is as Southern as bojangles. I love it!

[@Bobcat3126]

Yes!!! Yes!!! Bo berry biscuits

[@lonespacedrone3952]

The dude just puts a big smile on my face

[@theodoreharris8298]

🎉🎉🎉

[@JacobandKelsey]

I FLIPPING LOVE THE WAY HE TALKS AND DOESN’T TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY. He’s down to earth

[@chadporter1507]

Being I’m from NC, i understand everything he says with no issues

[@JacobandKelsey]

@@chadporter1507 oh I understand every word he says too

[@forndawg2240]

​@chadporter1507 right. We know west he saying down here in NC/SC.

[@Fireinthestubble]

I hope this kid sets the league on fire. 🔥

[@Iskall_Loki]

Idk why people can’t understand him, I can comprehend what he’s saying in its entirety. Panthers got a gem with this pick

[@Iskall_Loki]

⁠@@TDOcards”aw man, yea, well man”…

[@Suswritings]

I'm from Georgia and have a bunch of family in the Carolinas. His draw isn't even as bad as I've heard I understand him just fine too. Yall chill

[@HorusTheGrey_17]

I understand him perfectly. Born in Detroit but my parents are from the south, I have a slight accent,grew out of it mostly but idk , I just understand him.Sounds like an amazing kid.

[@ljmolly4029]

Seriously, hell I'm from Philly and even I understand the homie. People are just a little slow man 😂

[@HorusTheGrey_17]

@@ljmolly4029 We all have southern roots my bro..I understand everything he said.

[@panthersrkings7310]

I love my people from South Carolina Keep Pounding

[@theodoreharris8298]

🎉🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@demetresblakley1352]

Im from Greenville, SC😂😂😂

[@user-es5cr3hj2o]

Charleston SC we up in Carolina

[@RobertEdwards-dw7fi]

​@@demetresblakley1352Charlotte, but we one team baby!!! Love the pick! I wanted this guy so bad, and we somehow got him. I'm a GameCock through and through, watch all College Football. This guy is without the best I've seen. I'm so glad we have Dan Morgan picking dogsnnn

[@yungeendevvv]

Rock Hill SC in this bih

[@Na5ty2V]

Man I love this guy already. Post game interviews are gonna be awesome.

[@Crilpp]

so glad i’m fluent in south carolinian i can actually understand him

[@angelrosario626]

I'm from the North East Tri-State area and I understood what he said.

[@Zovercash1]

PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COST. PANTHERS FUTURE RIGHT THERE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@farrisbaba7345]

There’s country and then there’s COUNTRY. This guy is as COUNTRY as it gets You know this guy has a lot of dawg in him. I hope this guy lights up the league. His personality, smile, and just overall excitement is infectious

[@michaeljohnson7945]

He sounds like a black Boomhauer from "King of the Hill."

[@brokenbracket]

I wanna hug this guy. His vibe is like "life long brother" type vibes, I freakin love it man. Him and Bryce are gonna be electric together

[@modeeper1]

He is a true southern boy y'all have no idea what i miss being here in California i miss the accents from the south

[@PanthersJDub]

In the Midwest currently and SAME. Makes me homesick

[@Kbpolice23]

Same

[@JoshuaAvery-gp5dm]

I'm from Slidell Louisiana errbody and they momma even the damn dogs got a southern accent a southern bark for dat matta

[@cathy9773]

@@JoshuaAvery-gp5dm 😂😂😂

[@gaber18]

His southern accent and his energy fits perfectly with the Carolina Oanthers great energy!

[@TheAYEKAE47]

If you ain't from round here, ya not gonna understand what he's saying. I understood every word. Because im country!😂 I can't wait to see him on the field. Keep Pounding

[@YaBoyKels1]

Yesssiirrr 💯

[@Kayobracey]

Fax

[@schwarzmann1]

I’m from another country and have never even been to America and can understand him fine

[@UncleJohn_GayisBad]

@@schwarzmann1lol

[@chicago6551]

Me to country as red dirt roads

[@Double0Kane]

He got Superstar written all over him!😂

[@theodoreharris8298]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@roberttruesdale7062]

Got the look and everything fr

[@lisapaige6296]

I agree 100 percent

[@RobertEdwards-dw7fi]

@@lisapaige6296 we just signed Jaylen Coker baby!! I think, and Steve Smith thinks he's the best route runner in College! How this kid went undrafted is beyond me!!! Look him up.

[@RobertEdwards-dw7fi]

@@lisapaige6296 Good thing I'm not a GM, I would've taken him in the 2nd. When he went up against power 5 schools like Ohio, he burnt their DBs over and over. Yes, he comes from a small school, Holy Cross. Kid is special

[@scottbrawner]

Country. As. Hell. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DarkZero2588]

I immediately want to die for this man. In just a few interviews I can see the type of soul he has. No wonder the Panthers fell in love with him

[@thegreendank1]

DURTY SOUTH!!! already love his attitude, hope his work ethic brings him everything he deserves. Go get young buck.

[@grantpicklesimer2995]

As both a Panthers fan and a Gamecocks fan, I love this kid! Not only is he super talented on the field but just his personality and maturity is whats most impressive to me. I think we're going to see a huge rookie season from Xavier Leggette!

[@steveschroth8847]

Sounds like a humble guy and a class act. Wish him success

[@Jdanielmay]

South Carolinian here, I love this man‘s accent and am tickled he’s on the team :)

[@DisappointingTurtle39]

Idk how he's gonna turn out, but I love the attitude of this young man 🔥 Keep Pounding

[@mattjudy6780]

Hes going to be a star

[@kdoornink]

What a sweet kid. His people; grandmother and other family did a good job supporting him after his parents passed. I love that deep southern accent. ❤

[@kevinthompson9331]

The look in this man eye when they asked how excited he was for his second panthers game is priceless and got me ready to see what he got for us

[@legacyinspiredpodcast]

How can you not be happy for this guy? The way he sounds and the “country tang” is a result of where he was reared and raised. I’m excited for his career and future!

[@sherwinfitz]

Now that's a southern accent! 😂😂😂 Welcome young man! 💙🖤💙🖤

[@dtpman776]

Big Kountry!!! Lets gooo

[@tommystauter3232]

I love this guy. Noticed he answered the reporter with no, sir. Very respectful dude.

[@dz-akblack6808]

I'm from H-town. Something about him tells me he's a dawg on that football field. I too can feel his energy. I wish him success, work hard and stay focused young man.💪

[@lowcountry1975]

Don’t let that smile and accent fool ya …. This kid is a pit bull on the field . Haven’t had a WR with that since Smitty . If he’s half the player Smitty was it’s a hell of a pick . Great kid !! Very happy for him .

[@Speed_Racer.]

I saw him at Academy Sports a few months ago. He’s a very shy guy. Good old country boy. I’m glad he made it tho 💯

[@exomake_mehorololo]

​@@Speed_Racer.He ain't shy on the field 😂

[@Sneezr]

I’m so glad you guys took him, I was so excited I was jumping up and down and yelling😂❤

[@adamhaynes4208]

I thought Buffalo was going to take him but that trade up for him was genius because you also get the fifth year option on him

[@Sneezr]

@@adamhaynes4208 yesss🙏

[@Panthersfan8]

I’m so hyped about Xavier!!!! He’s gonna be special! #KEEPPOUNDING

[@donnacochran3335]

As a Chiefs fan I'm SO SAD we didn't get this man!! I love him and his story. He's been through so much and for him to have such a wonderful attitude is really remarkable. I HOPE HE HAS THE BEST SEASON EVER AND FOR MANY YEAR'S!!! Congratulations Carolina!!

[@donnacochran3335]

Also from a BEAUTIFUL area of South Carolina.

[@adamtchambers1979]

Country as they come! Love it.

[@WolverineX7499]

The excitement in his words even if you dont fully understand him one can tell he is truly enjoying this. He deserves it. Keep smiling young man.

[@postridebeers]

So many people on social media talking negative about his accent. People are pathetic. I love his genuine excitement and hope he turns out to be a massive superstar! Instant fan!

[@kevinmoffatt7868]

I saw smh. I’m from South Carolina. People are just plain ignorant.

[@yeahright2449]

I haven't seen a single negative comment and I've watched about 10 videos and read the comments.

[@bg147]

Awwww, he is super sweet and a good ole country boy.

[@mattevdemon8288]

How can you not love this guy

[@kungfupurpz]

get this man a Bojangles endorsement asap!

[@lisapaige6296]

I 💙 his life. God is with him, Kingdom Blessings 🙌

[@kody8102010]

I could have guessed a hundred times and never would have guessed that voice coming out of that body, but I'm here for it. Looking forward to watching him on Sundays, could be a good Duo in a few years between him and Mingo.

[@cr0sshair186]

Bro his happiness to play here makes me physically smile i love X Man go be great

[@julianreid8649]

I hope he becomes a Carolina national treasure

[@patrickmccune2890]

Right here from the 803🐓 congrats Xabruh!! Keep pounding🐈‍⬛

[@skully5063]

Dude I love this guy

[@user-es5cr3hj2o]

South Carolina country boy we lit in Carolina ! Keep pounding

[@akyox5798]

I LOVE HIM HE LOOKS SO NICE!!!!!

[@KantStop654Prod]

KEEP POUNDING

[@YaBoyKels1]

Hope homie ends up in the Hall of Fame! True South Carolina bred, bleeds black and blue 💙🖤

[@CoreyPorter420]

He from Mullens sc.... but carolina born nonetheless

[@exomake_mehorololo]

South Carolina

[@PhillipShadid1981]

Xavier, Sir, I hope you see this. Welcome home! Work hard, KEEP POUNDING! SO excited to see you play here. LETS GO!

[@tommybarrilleaux5197]

A Cajun here from South Louisiana. He’d fit right in down here with us. Love the young man! Excited for him!

[@boognlady]

I’m a South Carolina fan, I have not understood him for the last 4 years -no matter -quality guy, monster player -teammates love him. He’s just country 😂

[@lavandermaro1401]

Im not from USA but i understand what he's saying ...Im excited what he can do for my Panthers soon👌

[@seanmcnally4818]

🖤💙🤍💙🖤 Congrats to Xavier on being drafted by the Panthers! Love the accent!

[@megankagarise8485]

He’s got such an amazing story. What a beautiful, young man-he overcame so much. I hope you get everything you ever dreamed of and more! GOD bless you.

[@Joaquin-227]

I'm a Colts fan but I wish Legette set's the league on fire!

[@hamptonhowle]

I really like this guy! Might be the first Jersey I buy in a decade.

[@Kayla_alexandra94]

Keep pounding and stomping your feet 💙🩶🩵🖤 #panthers #panthernation #keeppounding

[@77atkins]

Something tells me he’s going to be one of the greats in Carolina 😏😏💪🏾💪🏾

[@TodrickWilliams-dt3pu]

Straight country just like me! I fg love it!!!

[@guibblegabble1280]

I love this pick for our franchise and for our QB. Maybe we should cut David Tepper slack. He isn't perfect, but at least he's passionate. He's willing to put his money where his mouth is. He seems to learn from mistakes. He doesn't deserve a pass but also doesn't deserve all the hate. #KeepPounding #CP4L

[@warcrossprovisions]

This guy is awesome. He’s so genuine and genuinely positive and happy. He has a great vocabulary, that southern draw is just THICK. Love this guy man.

[@oxouk]

I was watching him on the local station here in Myrtle Beach a couple days before he was drafted. I was like man that’s a country boy right there. I was even happier when the Panthers drafted him. I love seeing these young players from small towns like Mullins putting the work in and making everyone proud. Keep Pounding young man!

[@emilyricheson]

After that Texas A&M game something flipped in him and he’s been other worldly since. It’s been such a joy watching him be a Gamecock! Go Pathers and Go XL! ❤️💙

[@kevinthompson9331]

Despite what people think and how they feel about the way he talks but this man is smart I’m a country boy and I know for sure he know stuff he shouldn’t know and things you think he might not know

[@carolinacliph3808]

Yess sirrrr!!! Let's Go! CONGRATULATIONS to Xavier!

[@anthonyalarcon4965]

Awesome pick for the carolina Panthers!

[@MikahTrent]

This is beautiful, I’m rooting for this genuine young man! More intelligent than he sounds, but you hear the intensity, communication, he understands everything. 1 day in and he’s talked to everybody already. I’m excited for him and his community.

[@diabeticonboard6459]

Love this dude! !!! Great pick!!! Let's go!!!!!!

[@justabrotherfromphil]

I’ve been hearing people talk about his accent. People don’t understand there are so many varying accents in this wonderful country. I remember the first time I took my wife (from Houston Tx) home to Philly, and she ordered her first cheese steak from an Italian from South Philly. FUNNIEST THING IVE EVER HEARD! Accents are wonderful.

[@kennethrobinson6427]

I'm so proud of you za coming from where we are from and growing and showing who we are keep pushing lil bro

[@RickyMyGoat34]

Absolutely love his voice & his play.

[@WillisDorsey]

I love it little brother! Seeing a young brother come up through the struggles you have, and prosper the way you have is phenomenal! I dare say it’s a win not just for Mullins, but for the entire Pee Dee area! #ibetnitanheavensingnaway❤💪💯 #muddemullins

[@IceMontgomery]

We got the biggest, strongest, (2nd) fastest WR in the draft!! And he homegrown!!

[@logangraff2221]

Seems like a nice humble man, I pull for players like this

[@ronaldconaway]

Love this kid man rooting for him big time

[@GildaAnn1]

Go Xavier Legette!!!!🎉🎉❤

[@charlesticer1431]

He speaks like the space bar is broken on his keyboard but he is a straight beast on the field!

[@ar86cacolvin8]

That smile !!!

[@TenishaRice]

Let’s go panthers keep 💙⚫️💙⚫️💙pounding

[@notretireingearlyat5581]

Luvin this dude already!!

[@CruciallTV1]

I can’t express my excitement to see Xavier play in the baby blues this year 🙌🏻

[@davidoconnell3213]

Love this guy!

[@ryandavis4448]

My middle name is Leggett and im from SC, and a Gamecock fan, and a Panthers fan...so this is a WIN, WIN, WIN, for me...But i tell ppl my name is pronounced "Legit"

[@79PrymeTyme]

I'm from Georgia and I have a cousin Big Ray that talks just like him, i understood everything he said.

[@exomake_mehorololo]

I'm gonna miss Xavier at the Gamecocks!! He was amazing for us and such an amazing teammate

[@marcbrown538]

I'm excited to see what this young Brutha will do for us!

[@yeahright2449]

I think he's an incredibly well spoken young man. Every time needs players like this. Go Pack Go!

[@chrishicks2257]

His energy is everything

[@Lostvoiceinasoul]

If yall aint from South Carolina you aint gone understand trust me i understood everything he said

[@michaelwilliamson8599]

Exactly 😂

[@demetresblakley1352]

SC represent yea boii

[@homeshomes3855]

I'm from the Sip and I heard everythang

[@jacksauce]

I might not have a thick southern accent myself, but being from Columbia, South Carolina I hear my fair share of country accents and Legette’s is one of the best. He’s helping the cement the Panthers as my NFC team to root for, despite all the challenges of last season.

[@SalemGurl8701]

I CANNOT WAIT FOR HIS ENDORSEMENTS AND COMMERCIALS 😎😎

[@thablackkowboy6310]

As a South Carolina native I can ensure you that he’s gonna tell it all lol You can’t tell us anything we telling everybody 💯😂😂

[@new_yawker901]

Xavier has that south carolinian gullah geechie dialect/accent. I love it.

[@Squatch34]

That’s how we talk down hurr yall black and white durty south congrats XL ❤️

[@closer2theheart684]

I've known plenty of people from the area of SC that X is from. They all have that accent, butter smooth. This cat is a genuine dude. I can't wait to see him in action with Carolina.

[@DanteGoosekhan]

He seems very happy, caring and genuine.