2024 NFL Draft: Top 5 NCAAF wide receiver prospects to watch Week 5

STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 16: Malik Nabers #8 of the LSU Tigers catches a touchdown pass against Hunter Washington #21 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 16: Malik Nabers #8 of the LSU Tigers catches a touchdown pass against Hunter Washington #21 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) /
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2024 NFL Draft: Top college wide receivers
Xavier Legette of the South Carolina Gamecocks (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

2024 NFL Draft top wide receiver prospects: Xavier Legette – South Carolina

Xavier Legette, a wide receiver from South Carolina, has enjoyed a breakout season in 2023. With 27 receptions for 556 receiving yards and three total touchdowns, Legette has emerged as a key player for his team. His long strides and remarkable speed make him a deep threat that few can replicate, making him one to watch for in the 2024 NFL Draft

Despite being a deep threat, Legette has shown that he can also be effective on crosser and dig routes. His game-breaking athleticism and the ability to separate from the deep crop of talented, NFL-caliber contributors make him a player to watch out for in the 2024 NFL Draft.

South Carolina will face their second biggest challenge of the season with No.21 Tennessee, where they are +12.5 point underdogs. Gamecocks Spencer Rattler will be throwing out of a deficit all game and will be close to the 42 attempts he had vs. Georgia. Leggett will be his favorite target again this week; 13 targets would be a reasonable expectation. We will see what he can do with that kind of attention.